Compute power is increasingly recognized as a critical commodity in the digital era, significantly impacting Bitcoin mining and AI infrastructure. Global spending on data center construction hit a record $40 billion in June 2025, marking a 30% increase from the previous year. This surge reflects heightened investments by governments in compute resources. Bitcoin mining now contributes 2% to the network's total hash rate, with miners generating nine new bitcoins daily at an efficiency of 18 joules per terahash. The sector is focusing on green energy solutions to ensure sustainable returns, highlighting the importance of eco-friendly practices in the industry's growth.