The Mining Pod | Bitcoin Mining News The Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on BTC Miners and the Evolution of Mining Containers w/ Scot Johnson
May 20, 2025
Scot Johnson, from Digital Shovel, is a key player in manufacturing Bitcoin mining containers and electrical infrastructure in Canada. In this discussion, he dives into the implications of Trump's 10% tariffs on mining operations and how they're adapting with plans to open U.S. assembly operations. The conversation also covers their innovative new generation of mining containers and the launch of the affordable Blue Ax home miner, showcasing the industry's evolution amidst shifting trade landscapes.
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Digital Shovel's Vertical Integration
- Digital Shovel vertically integrates Bitcoin mining container manufacturing from raw metal to finished data center.
- They build circuit boards and assemble everything in-house, allowing full control over product design and production.
Rising Demand for Electrical Infrastructure
- Electrical infrastructure sales surpassed Bitcoin mining containers in 2023 for Digital Shovel.
- Many clients want high-power-density distribution specific to compute needs, not general expensive off-the-shelf solutions.
Niche Modular Infrastructure Advantage
- Traditional electrical manufacturers focus on broad product lines, leaving room for niche modular solutions.
- Digital Shovel targets specific clients with modular scalable products from 100 kW to 3 MW, enhancing value.