不丹：喜马拉雅山的一场静悄悄的革命

不丹坐落在中国和印度之间的喜马拉雅山脉，长期以来一直挑战传统的经济模式。

Nestled in the Himalayas, Bhutan has quietly emerged as a significant player in the world of Bitcoin mining. While the country's total GDP stands at $2.9 billion, according to World Bank data, its Bitcoin reserves alone exceed $1 billion, thanks to its early entry into the mining scene. This move reflects Bhutan's strategic use of cryptocurrency as an economic asset.

坐落在喜马拉雅山的不丹已悄然成为比特币挖矿领域的重要参与者。根据世界银行的数据，虽然该国的 GDP 总额为 29 亿美元，但由于其较早进入采矿领域，仅比特币储备就超过 10 亿美元。此举反映了不丹将加密货币作为经济资产的战略用途。

Bhutan began mining Bitcoin when prices hovered around $5,000, a stark contrast to today's astronomical prices of over $35,000. This foresight has enabled Bhutan to amass a substantial amount of the digital currency. As of 2023, these Bitcoin holdings constitute approximately 34.48% of the country's GDP.

当比特币价格徘徊在 5,000 美元左右时，不丹就开始开采比特币，这与今天超过 35,000 美元的天文价格形成鲜明对比。这种远见使不丹积累了大量的数字货币。截至 2023 年，这些比特币持有量约占该国 GDP 的 34.48%。

Bhutan is expanding its mining infrastructure through a phased development pipeline with Bitdeer Technologies Group. The first phase, with a capacity of 100 megawatts, is already operational. A second phase aims to add 500 megawatts by mid-2025. The project is powered by Bhutan's abundant hydropower resources, ensuring mining is both sustainable and efficient.

不丹正在通过与 Bitdeer Technologies Group 的分阶段开发管道扩大其采矿基础设施。第一期装机容量为100兆瓦，现已投入运营。第二阶段的目标是到 2025 年中期增加 500 兆瓦。该项目由不丹丰富的水力资源提供动力，确保采矿业的可持续和高效。

The construction of a 100-megawatt crypto-mining data center in Gedu marked Bhutan's first large-scale venture into Bitcoin mining. The facility harnesses the country's hydroelectric power to mine Bitcoin in an environmentally responsible way. Currently, the data center houses 30,000 mining machines, which are likely to produce three to five bitcoins daily. At today’s prices, this translates to daily revenue of $317,400 to $529,000.

在Gedu建设100兆瓦的加密货币挖矿数据中心标志着不丹首次大规模涉足比特币挖矿。该设施利用该国的水力发电以对环境负责的方式开采比特币。目前，该数据中心拥有 30,000 台矿机，每天可能会生产三到五个比特币。按今天的价格计算，这相当于每日收入为 317,400 美元至 529,000 美元。

This strategic approach allows Bhutan to generate steady income from Bitcoin mining while mitigating market volatility. The project also creates local jobs, contributing to the country's broader economic transformation.

这种战略方法使不丹能够从比特币挖矿中获得稳定的收入，同时减轻市场波动。该项目还创造了当地就业机会，为该国更广泛的经济转型做出了贡献。

Bhutan's tech park in Thimphu is abuzz with conversations about the country's Bitcoin mining initiatives and the upcoming “Mindfulness City” in Gelephu. While details about the city's development remain largely under wraps, it is clear that blockchain technology will play a pivotal role in shaping this futuristic metropolis.

不丹廷布科技园里充斥着有关该国比特币挖矿计划和即将在格勒布建设的“正念之城”的讨论。虽然有关该城市发展的细节在很大程度上仍处于保密状态，但很明显，区块链技术将在塑造这座未来大都市的过程中发挥关键作用。

The city aims to provide opportunities for Bhutanese youth, encouraging them to remain in the country rather than seeking opportunities abroad. In his National Day speech on December 17, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck highlighted the importance of balancing economic growth with the preservation of Bhutan’s natural beauty, culture, and values.

该市旨在为不丹年轻人提供机会，鼓励他们留在国内而不是到国外寻找机会。吉格梅·凯萨尔·纳姆耶尔·旺楚克国王在 12 月 17 日的国庆讲话中强调了平衡经济增长与保护不丹自然美景、文化和价值观的重要性。

Covering over 2,500 km², Mindfulness City is designed to integrate sustainable development with modern technologies, including blockchain and artificial intelligence. Gelephu's location, at the crossroads of South Asia and Southeast Asia, makes it a strategic hub for economic activity. As a Special Administrative Region (SAR), the city aims to attract both domestic and international investment with a business-friendly environment.

正念城市占地超过 2,500 平方公里，旨在将可持续发展与现代技术（包括区块链和人工智能）相结合。格勒布位于南亚和东南亚的十字路口，使其成为经济活动的战略枢纽。作为一个特别行政区（SAR），该市旨在以友好的商业环境吸引国内外投资。

The project will focus on seven key sectors: agritech, finance, education, green energy, health, high-tech, and spirituality. By diversifying its economy, Bhutan seeks to combine technological progress with its cultural values.

该项目将重点关注七个关键领域：农业科技、金融、教育、绿色能源、健康、高科技和精神。通过经济多元化，不丹寻求将技术进步与其文化价值观结合起来。

One recent development within this framework is the application by Matrixport, a global crypto financial services company, for a Financial Services Permission License to operate in Mindfulness City. Matrixport is the first company to apply under the city’s new regulatory framework for financial services and virtual assets.

该框架内的最新进展是全球加密金融服务公司 Matrixport 申请在正念城运营的金融服务许可许可证。 Matrixport 是第一家申请该市金融服务和虚拟资产新监管框架的公司。

This move highlights Bhutan's interest in building a regulated environment for digital assets and blockchain, reinforcing its strategy to attract global players while maintaining its commitment to sustainable and culturally mindful development.

此举凸显了不丹有兴趣为数字资产和区块链建立一个受监管的环境，加强其吸引全球参与者的战略，同时保持其对可持续和注重文化发展的承诺。