Definitions

As used in this chapter: (1) "Blockchain network" means a group of computers operating and processing together to execute a consensus mechanism to agree upon and verify data in a digital record for the purpose of generating digital assets; (2) "Digital assets" means cryptocurrency, virtual currency, and natively electronic assets, including without limitation stable coins, nonfungible tokens, and other digital-only assets, that confer economic rights or powers; (3) "Digital asset mining business" means a group of computers working at a single site that consumes more than one megawatt (1 MW) of electrical energy on an average annual basis for the purpose of generating digital assets by securing a blockchain network; and (4) "Local government" means a county, a city of the first class, a city of the second class, or an incorporated town. Added by Act 2024, No. 174,§ 4, eff. 5/3/2024. As used in this chapter: (1) "Blockchain network" means a group of computers operating and processing together to execute a consensus mechanism to agree upon and verify data in a digital record for the purpose of generating digital assets; (2) "Digital assets" means cryptocurrency, virtual currency, and natively electronic assets, including without limitation stable coins, nonfungible tokens, and other digital-only assets, that confer economic rights or powers; (3) "Digital asset mining business" means a group of computers working at a single site that consumes more than one megawatt (1 MW) of electrical energy on an average annual basis for the purpose of generating digital assets by securing a blockchain network; and (4) "Local government" means a county, a city of the first class, a city of the second class, or an incorporated town. Added by Act 2024, No. 174,§ 4, eff. 5/3/2024.