Mount Vernon, New York Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
Upstream Data Inc. has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for its pioneering advancement in energy-efficient crypto mining. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11907029, titled ‘Portable blockchain mining system and methods of use’, introduces a mobile, containerized system that mines cryptocurrency while utilizing excess natural gas.
This innovation combines blockchain computing with real-world energy optimization. The system converts flared or stranded natural gas into usable power to run crypto mining rigs, turning waste into revenue. Housed in a durable, portable enclosure, the unit can be deployed quickly at remote oil and gas sites.
Unlike traditional mining centers tied to power grids, this portable design gives operators energy independence and better environmental performance. The process reduces emissions by using gas that would otherwise be burned off. It also adds value to oilfield operations through low-cost energy conversion.
Upstream Data’s technology delivers practical, scalable benefits to both the energy and tech industries. It bridges the gap between digital infrastructure and responsible resource management. As demand for blockchain services rises, this invention offers a cleaner, smarter path forward for crypto mining at the source of energy itself.