Advanced semiconductors are at the heart of virtually all modern technology, from consumer electronics to advanced military systems. 

Dependence on foreign — in many cases adversarial — semiconductor supply chains poses a significant risk. Onshoring the semiconductor industry is not just a matter of economic policy, but a strategic imperative for national security.  

In the midst of the many rapid AI and cloud computing advancements, bitcoin mining plays a complementary (albeit less visible role) as an important driver for domestic chip demand. The burgeoning mining sector’s need for high-powered, efficient computing chips underscores and amplifies the call for onshoring chip…

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