Hut 8 Corp. has expanded its partnership with Bitmain Technologies by launching the U3S21EXPH, a next-generation ASIC miner, set to deploy in Q2 2025. This new model, featuring DLC cooling and a U form factor, aims to bridge the gap between Bitcoin mining and AI data center infrastructure, enhancing scalability and flexibility. The partnership is expected to increase Hut 8's hash rate from 18.5 EH/s to approximately 33.5 EH/s. Following the recent Bitcoin halving event, which led to a drop in miner revenue, Hut 8's stock rose over 7%.