Bitcoin Policy Institute proposes direct cash payments to smooth data center permitting

A think tank has released a report advocating for cash dividends to residents and stakeholders as a way to ease local opposition to new hyperscale data center projects.

First covered Sep 18, 2026 · 2:06 PM PT · 1 article

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8d Heatmap News The Case for a Data Center Dividend — This week’s conversation is with Sam Lyman, head of research at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Originally focused on cryptocurrency, Lyman’s organization has…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-21 (#13)

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