The city of Fort Worth, Texas, has become the first city government in the United States to mine bitcoin, advancing its goal of becoming a leading center of tech and innovation, city authorities announced on April 26.
The bitcoin mining pilot program was launched by the Office of Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and the City of Fort Worth in a joint partnership with the Texas Blockchain Council, officials said.
Three bitcoin mining machines will run 24/7 in the climate-controlled information technology center at Fort Worth City Hall. The machines—donated by the Texas Blockchain Council—will be housed on a private network as a security measure.
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