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BTCS INC.
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BTCS INC.
As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company,” the “Registrant,” and “BTCS Inc.,” mean BTCS Inc., unless otherwise indicated.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 Financial Statements
BTCS Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Assets: | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | ||||||
| Stablecoins | ||||||||
| Crypto assets | ||||||||
| Staked crypto assets | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses | ||||||||
| Total current assets | ||||||||
| Other assets: | ||||||||
| Investments, at value (Cost $ | ||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | ||||||||
| Total other assets | ||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | $ | ||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accrued compensation | ||||||||
| Warrant liabilities | ||||||||
| Total current liabilities | ||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||
| Preferred Stock, $ par value per share; shares authorized; | ||||||||
| Series V Preferred Stock; and shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | ||||||||
| Common Stock, $ par value per share; shares authorized; and shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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BTCS Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
| For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Revenues | ||||||||
| Blockchain infrastructure revenues | $ | $ | ||||||
| Total revenues | ||||||||
| Cost of revenues | ||||||||
| Blockchain infrastructure costs | ||||||||
| Gross profit | ||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| General and administrative | ||||||||
| Research and development | ||||||||
| Compensation and related expenses | ||||||||
| Marketing | ||||||||
| Realized (gains) losses on crypto asset transactions | ( | ) | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | ||||||||
| Other income (expenses): | ||||||||
| Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of crypto assets | ( | ) | ||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | ||||||||
| Total other income (expenses) | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||
| Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||
| Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||
| Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding | ||||||||
| Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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BTCS Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
| Series V | Additional | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Paid-in | Accumulated | Stockholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance December 31, 2024 | (1) | $ | (2) | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock, net of offering cost / At-the-market offering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Forfeiture of stock-based awards | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance March 31, 2025 | (1) | $ | (2) | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| (1) | |
| (2) |
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
| Series V | Additional | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Paid-in | Accumulated | Stockholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance December 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance March 31, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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BTCS Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
| For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Net Cash flows used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation expense | ||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | ||||||||
| Blockchain infrastructure revenue | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Builder payments (non-cash) | ||||||||
| Blockchain network fees (non-cash) | ||||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Realized losses on crypto assets transactions | ( | ) | ||||||
| Change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation of crypto assets | ( | ) | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Stablecoins | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ( | ) | ||||||
| Receivable for capital shares sold | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | ( | ) | ||||||
| Accrued compensation | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Purchase of productive crypto assets for validating | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Sale of productive crypto assets | ||||||||
| Purchase of investments | ( | ) | ||||||
| Purchase of property and equipment | ( | ) | ||||||
| Sale of property and equipment | ||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash flow from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Net proceeds from issuance common stock/ At-the-market offering | ||||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | ||||||||
| Net (decrease)/increase in cash | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash, beginning of period | ||||||||
| Cash, end of period | $ | $ | ||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing and investing activities: | ||||||||
| Series V Preferred Stock Distribution | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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BTCS Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1 - Business Organization and Nature of Operations
BTCS Inc. (“BTCS” or the “Company”), a Nevada corporation listed on Nasdaq, is a U.S.-based blockchain technology company focused on blockchain infrastructure. The Company’s primary operations center on the Ethereum network, reflecting its strategic emphasis on Ethereum block-building (“Builder+”) and validator node operations (“NodeOps”) across various proof-of-stake (“PoS”) and delegated proof-of-stake (“dPoS”) networks.
BTCS operates non-custodial validator nodes (or “nodes”) that participate in blockchain network consensus by performing transaction validation (“attestation”) and block proposal services. The Company earns native token rewards by staking its PoS crypto assets (also referred to “cryptocurrencies”, “crypto”, “crypto assets”, “digital assets”, or “tokens”) to validator nodes operated by both BTCS and third-parties. Additionally, on certain dPoS networks, BTCS enables third-party crypto asset holders to delegate their assets to its validator nodes, earning validator node fees as a percentage of staking rewards generated from delegated crypto assets.
In 2024, BTCS launched its Builder+ operations, a core component of its blockchain infrastructure strategy. Builder+ leverages advanced algorithms to optimize the construction of Ethereum blocks for on-chain validation, focusing on maximizing gas fee revenue. Builder+ has become a central revenue driver for BTCS, positioning the Company as an integral participant in Ethereum’s transaction cycle.
In addition to its blockchain infrastructure operations, BTCS has developed ChainQ, an AI-powered blockchain data and analytics platform designed to enhance transparency and accessibility within the blockchain ecosystem. Currently in beta, ChainQ provides intuitive tools for exploring and analyzing on-chain data, leveraging insights from BTCS’s blockchain infrastructure activities.
The Company’s operations are subject to regulatory uncertainties, technological risks and market volatility inherent to blockchain technology and crypto assets. BTCS’s future success depends on the continued adoption of blockchain technology as well as the Company’s ability to scale its Ethereum block-building operations and expand its broader blockchain infrastructure operations.
Note 2 - Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information, the instructions to Form 10-Q and the rules and regulations of the SEC. Accordingly, since they are interim statements, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for annual financial statements, but in the opinion of the Company’s management, reflect all adjustments consisting of normal, recurring adjustments, that are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. Interim results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year ending December 31, 2025. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Reclassifications
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified in order to conform with the current period presentation in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The reclassifications did not have a material impact on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The impact on any prior period disclosures was immaterial.
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Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
There have been no material changes in the Company’s significant accounting policies to those previously disclosed in the 2024 Annual Report on the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The
Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash and cash equivalents.
The Company maintains cash and cash equivalent balances at financial institutions that are insured by the FDIC. As of March 31, 2025
and December 31, 2024, the Company had approximately $
Financial
instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist principally of cash deposits. Accounts at each
institution are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $
Stablecoins
The Company holds stablecoins, such as USDT (Tether) and USDC (USD Coin), which are crypto assets that are pegged to the value of one U.S. dollar. Our stablecoins are typically held in secure digital wallets or on crypto asset exchanges. The Company acquires and holds stablecoins primarily to facilitate crypto asset transactions, including, but not limited to, payments to third-party vendors. While not accounted for as cash or cash equivalents, these stablecoins are considered a liquidity resource.
Crypto Assets
Fair Value Measurement
The Company accounts for the fair value measurement for its crypto assets in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820, Fair Value Measurement. ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received for an asset in a current sale, assuming an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Market participants are considered to be independent, knowledgeable, and willing and able to transact. It requires the Company to assume that its crypto assets are sold in their principal market or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market.
Kraken serves as the principal market for the Company’s crypto assets, being the Company’s primary cryptocurrency exchange for both purchases and sales. Coinbase is designated as the secondary principal market. This determination results from a comprehensive evaluation considering various factors, including compliance, trading activity, and price stability.
The fair value of crypto assets is primarily determined based on pricing data obtained from Kraken, the Company’s principal market. In the absence of Kraken data, pricing from Coinbase serves as a secondary source.
While Kraken is designated as the primary exchange, the Company retains flexibility to conduct cryptocurrency transactions on other exchanges where it maintains accounts. This flexibility allows the Company to adapt to changing market conditions and explore alternative platforms when necessary to ensure cost-effective execution and fair value measurement using the most advantageous market.
The selection of Kraken as the principal market reflects the Company’s commitment to informed decision-making and achieving the most accurate representation of fair value for its crypto assets. Regular reviews ensure alignment with the Company’s objectives and cryptocurrency market dynamics.
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Accounting for Crypto Assets
Fair Market Value
Crypto assets are measured at their respective fair market values using the last close price of the day in the UTC time zone at each reporting period end on the balance sheets and classified as either ‘Staked Crypto Assets’ or ‘Crypto Assets’ to distinguish their nature within the respective balances. Staked crypto assets are presented as current assets if their lock-up periods are less than 12 months, and as long-term other assets if the lock-up extends beyond one year. The majority of our crypto assets are staked, typically with lock-up periods of less than 28 days, and are considered current assets in accordance with ASC 210-10-20, Balance Sheet, due to the Company’s ability to sell them in a liquid marketplace, as we have a reasonable expectation that they will be realized in cash or sold or consumed during the normal operating cycle of our business to support operations when needed
Cost Basis
Effective January 1, 2025, the Company enhanced its accounting systems and processes related to the receipt and valuation of crypto assets. As a result of these enhancements, the Company updated its accounting policy for determining the cost basis of crypto assets received. The cost basis is now measured at fair value based on the spot price at the time of receipt, consistent with the applicable guidance under ASC 350-60.
Prior to January 1, 2025, the cost basis of crypto assets was measured using the last close price of the day in the UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) time zone on the date of receipt.
The change has been applied prospectively and did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
Cost Relief in Determining Realized Gains and Losses
In conjunction with ongoing system and process enhancements, the Company updated its method for determining the cost basis of crypto assets used in computing realized gains and losses. Effective January 1, 2025, the Company adopted the Last-In, First-Out (“LIFO”) method for determining the cost basis of crypto assets disposed of. This method assumes that the most recently acquired assets are sold or used first and replaces the Company’s previous use of the specific identification method, which tracked the actual cost of each individual asset sold.
The Company determined that the change in accounting principle is preferable as it better aligns with the Company’s operational systems and financial reporting objectives. The change has been applied prospectively beginning January 1, 2025, as retrospective application was deemed impracticable due to the nature of prior lot-level selection processes under the specific identification method.
Realized gains (losses) on sale of crypto assets are included in other income (expenses) in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company recorded realized gains (losses) on crypto assets of approximately ($1,382,000) and $11,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
The Company does not believe the change materially impacts comparability of results. While the realized loss for the three months ended March 31, 2025, reflects application of the new LIFO method, it is not practicable to quantify the exact impact of the change as compared to the prior method, given the subjective lot selection involved in specific identification. Based on this assessment, the Company does not believe the change has a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
Presentation of Crypto Assets in Financial Statements
The classification of purchases and sales in the consolidated statements of cash flows is determined based on the nature of the crypto assets, which can be categorized as ‘productive’ (i.e. acquired for purposes of staking) or ‘non-productive’ (e.g., bitcoin). Acquisitions of non-productive crypto assets are treated as operating activities, while acquisitions of productive crypto assets are classified as investing activities in accordance with ASC 230-10-20, Investing activities. Productive crypto assets staked with lock-up periods of less than 12 months are listed as current assets in the ‘Staked Crypto Assets’ line item on the balance sheet. Staked crypto assets with lock-up periods exceeding 12 months are categorized as long-term other assets. Non-productive crypto assets are included in the ‘Crypto Assets’ line item on the balance sheet.
Operating Segments
The Company’s blockchain infrastructure operations include two primary revenue-generating activities: Ethereum block building (“Builder+”) and validator node operations (“NodeOps”).
The Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) is comprised of several members of its executive management team, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), who are responsible for evaluating the Company’s financial performance, managing operations, and allocating capital and resources.
The CODM regularly reviews discrete financial information related to Builder+ and NodeOps, assessing financial performance based on gross profit (loss), direct operating expenses, and key financial metrics. These financial reviews direct operational decisions and shape capital deployment strategies for each activity.
While the CODM evaluates Builder+ and NodeOps separately, these activities share common economic characteristics, infrastructure, and operational oversight and are therefore aggregated into a single operating segment under ASC 280, Segment Reporting.
Consistent with ASU 2023-07, the Company discloses significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the CODM for decision-making purposes. See Note 10 – Segment Information for more information.
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Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue under ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The core principle of the revenue standard is that a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The following five steps are applied to achieve that core principle:
| ● | Step 1: Identify the contract with the customer | |
| ● | Step 2: Identify the performance obligations in the contract | |
| ● | Step 3: Determine the transaction price | |
| ● | Step 4: Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract | |
| ● | Step 5: Recognize revenue when the Company satisfies a performance obligation |
Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The Company generates revenue through 1) staking rewards generated from its blockchain infrastructure operations (NodeOps), and 2) gas fees earned from successful Ethereum block-building through Builder+. These revenues are collectively termed ‘Blockchain infrastructure revenues’ in the consolidated statements of operations.
The transaction consideration the Company receives - the crypto asset awards and gas fees - are a non-cash consideration, which the Company measures at fair value on the date received.
Blockchain Infrastructure (NodeOps)
The Company engages in network-based smart contracts by running its own crypto asset validator nodes as well as by staking (or “delegating”) crypto assets directly to both its own validator nodes and nodes run by third-party operators. Through these contracts, the Company provides crypto assets to stake to a node for the purpose of validating transactions and adding blocks to a respective blockchain network. The term of a smart contract can vary based on the rules of the respective blockchain and typically lasts from a few days to several weeks after it is cancelled (or “un-staked”) by the delegator and requires that the crypto assets staked remain locked up during the duration of the smart contract.
In exchange for staking the crypto assets and validating transactions on blockchain networks, the Company is entitled to all of the fixed crypto asset award earned from the network when delegating to the Company’s own node and is entitled to a fractional share of the fixed crypto asset award a third-party node operator receives (less crypto asset transaction fees payable to the node operator, which are immaterial and are recorded as a deduction from revenue), for successfully validating or adding a block to the blockchain. The Company’s fractional share of awards received from delegating to a third-party validator node is proportionate to the crypto assets staked by the Company compared to the total crypto assets staked by all Delegators to that node at that time.
On certain blockchain networks on which the Company operates a validator node, the Company earns a validator node fee (“Validator Fee”), determined as a node operator’s published percentage of the crypto asset rewards earned on crypto assets delegated to its node.
Token rewards earned from staking, as well as tokens earned as Validator Fees, are calculated and distributed directly to BTCS digital wallets by the blockchain networks as part of their consensus mechanisms.
The provision of validating blockchain transactions is an output of the Company’s ordinary activities. Each separate block creation or validation under a smart contract with a network represents a performance obligation. The satisfaction of the performance obligation for processing and validating blockchain transactions occurs at a point in time when confirmation is received from the network indicating that the validation is complete, and the awards are available for transfer. At that point, revenue is recognized.
Ethereum Block Building (Builder+)
The Company participates in the Ethereum blockchain network by engaging in the construction of blocks (“block building”) containing strategically bundled transactions from the Ethereum mempool and from searchers who connect to the Company’s endpoint with the intent of the Company’s builder proposing their transactions. Revenue recognition for these activities, conducted through Builder+, entails the recognition of gas fees (or “transaction fees”) earned in exchange for successfully constructing blocks of bundled transactions and having these blocks selected and proposed by a validator to the Ethereum network for validation and successfully finalized on the network.
These gas fees are earned as a direct result of the Company’s fulfillment of its performance obligations, which include the construction of blocks by bundling transactions to maximize the value of the included fees and the proposal of that block by a Validator. Each constructed block under a smart contract with the Ethereum network signifies a distinct performance obligation.
As part of the block construction and proposal process, the Company’s Builder purchases block space through a fixed non-negotiable fee paid to a Validator (a “Validator Payment”) embedded in each proposed block. The Validator Payment, predetermined by the Builder, is paid to Validators as compensation for selecting and proposing the Company’s block to the network for validation. The Validator Payment is intrinsically linked to the Company’s performance obligations and is disbursed in the block constructed by the Builder if our Builder’s block is both selected by a Validator and successfully proposed to, and finalized on, the Ethereum network; otherwise, our Validator Payment may be included in a subsequent block. The Validator Payment represents a direct and fixed pre-determined cost.
The satisfaction of the performance obligation occurs at a point in time when the constructed block is both proposed by a Validator and successfully finalized on the Ethereum network. At this juncture, the Company has fulfilled its obligations, and the gas fees associated with the transactions included in the block become available and are transferred to the Company’s digital wallet.
The Company recognizes revenue, reflecting the fair value of the total gas fees earned from the constructed block.
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The following table summarizes the revenues earned from the Company’s operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Revenues from blockchain infrastructure operations | ||||||||
| NodeOps | $ | $ | ||||||
| Builder+ | ||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | $ | ||||||
The following tables detail the native token rewards and their respective fair market value recognized as revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. Revenues earned from blockchain infrastructure staking activities through NodeOps include token rewards earned from the delegation of cryptocurrency assets to third-party validator nodes as well as token rewards derived from BTCS-operated validator nodes, which include staking of the Company’s crypto assets to BTCS nodes and Validator Fees earned from third-parties asset delegations to our nodes. Revenues earned from Ethereum block-building through Builder+ includes block rewards generated by BTCS Builders.
Crypto assets earned from blockchain infrastructure staking activities through NodeOps
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| Asset | Token Rewards | Revenue ($USD) | Token Rewards | Revenue ($USD) | ||||||||||||
| Ethereum (ETH) | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Cosmos (ATOM) | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Solana (SOL)* | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Axie Infinity (AXS)* | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Akash (AKT) | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| NEAR Protocol (NEAR)* | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Avalanche (AVAX) | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Kava (KAVA) | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Stader (SD)* | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Polkadot (DOT)* | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Rocket Pool (RPL)* | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Kusama (KSM) | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Polygon (POL)* | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Tezos (XTZ)* | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Mina (MINA) | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Oasis Network (ROSE) | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Cardano (ADA)* | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Evmos (EVMOS)* | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Total earned from blockchain infrastructure staking activities through NodeOps | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
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Crypto assets earned from block-building through Builder+
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| Asset | Token Rewards | Revenue ($USD) | Token Rewards | Revenue ($USD) | ||||||||||||
| Ethereum (ETH) | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Total earned from block-building through Builder+ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
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Cost of Revenues
The Company’s cost of revenues related to its blockchain infrastructure operations primarily includes direct production costs associated with transaction validation on the network, cloud-based server hosting expenses related to our validator nodes and Builders, and allocated employee salaries dedicated to node maintenance and support. Additionally, the cost of revenues encompasses Validator Payments made from our Builder to Validators as well as fees paid to third parties for their assistance in software maintenance and node operations. These costs directly related to the production of revenues are collectively termed ‘Blockchain infrastructure expenses’ in the consolidated statements of operations.
The following table further details the costs of revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Cost of staking revenues | $ | $ | ||||||
| Cost of Builder revenues | ||||||||
| Total cost of revenues | $ | $ | ||||||
Internally Developed Software
Internally developed software consists of the core technology of the Company’s StakeSeeker and ChainQ platforms. For internally developed software, the Company uses both its own employees as well as the services of external vendors and independent contractors. The Company accounts for computer software used in the business in accordance with ASC 985-20 and ASC 350.
ASC 985-20, Software-Costs of Computer Software to Be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed, requires that software development costs incurred in conjunction with product development be charged to research and development expense until technological feasibility is established. Thereafter, until the product is released for sale, software development costs must be capitalized and reported at the lower of unamortized cost or net realizable value of the related product. Some companies use a “tested working model” approach to establishing technological feasibility (i.e., beta version). Under this approach, software under development will pass the technological feasibility milestone when the Company has completed a version that contains essentially all the functionality and features of the final version and has tested the version to ensure that it works as expected.
ASC 350, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other, requires computer software costs associated with internal use software to be charged to operations as incurred until certain capitalization criteria are met. Costs incurred during the preliminary project stage and the post-implementation stages are expensed as incurred. Certain qualifying costs incurred during the application development stage are capitalized as property, equipment and software. These costs generally consist of internal labor during configuration, coding, and testing activities. Capitalization begins when (i) the preliminary project stage is complete, (ii) management with the relevant authority authorizes and commits to the funding of the software project, and (iii) it is probable both that the project will be completed and that the software will be used to perform the function intended.
Property and Equipment
Property
and equipment consists of computers, equipment and office furniture and fixtures, all of which are recorded at cost. Depreciation and
amortization are recorded using the straight-line method over the respective useful lives of the assets ranging from three
to
Use of Estimates
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP. This requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. The Company’s significant estimates and assumptions include the recoverability and useful lives of indefinite life intangible assets, stock-based compensation, and the valuation allowance related to the Company’s deferred tax assets. Certain of the Company’s estimates, including the carrying amount of the indefinite life intangible assets, could be affected by external conditions, including those unique to the Company and general economic conditions. It is reasonably possible that these external factors could have an effect on the Company’s estimates and could cause actual results to differ from those estimates and assumptions.
Income Taxes
The
Company recognizes income taxes on an accrual basis based on tax positions taken or expected to be taken in its tax returns. A tax position
is defined as a position in a previously filed tax return or a position expected to be taken in a future tax filing that is reflected
in measuring current or deferred income tax assets and liabilities.
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Accounting for Warrants
The Company accounts for the issuance of Common Stock purchase warrants issued in connection with the equity offerings in accordance with the provisions of ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging. The Company classifies as equity any contracts that (i) require physical settlement or net-share settlement or (ii) gives the Company a choice of net-cash settlement or settlement in its own shares (physical settlement or net-share settlement). The Company classifies as assets or liabilities any contracts that (i) require net-cash settlement (including a requirement to net-cash settle the contract if an event occurs and if that event is outside the control of the Company) or (ii) gives the counterparty a choice of net-cash settlement or settlement in shares (physical settlement or net-share settlement). In addition, Under ASC 815, registered Common Stock warrants that require the issuance of registered shares upon exercise and do not expressly preclude an implied right to cash settlement are accounted for as derivative liabilities. The Company classifies these derivative warrant liabilities on the balance sheets as a current liability.
The Company assessed the classification of Common Stock purchase warrants as of the date of each offering and determined that such instruments originally met the criteria for equity classification; however, as a result of the Company no longer being in control of whether the warrants may be cash settled, the instruments no longer qualify for equity classification. Accordingly, the Company classified the warrants as a liability at their fair value and adjusts the instruments to fair value at each reporting period. This liability is subject to re-measurement at each balance sheet date until the warrants are exercised or expired, and any change in fair value is recognized as “change in the fair value of warrant liabilities” in the consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of the warrants has been estimated using a Black-Scholes valuation model (see Note 5 - Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities).
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation. ASC 718 addresses all forms of share-based payment awards including shares issued under employee stock purchase plans and stock incentive shares. Under ASC 718, awards result in a cost that is measured at fair value on the awards’ grant date, based on the estimated number of awards that are expected to vest and will result in a charge to operations.
Share-based payment awards exchanged for services are accounted for at the fair value of the award on the estimated grant date.
Options
Stock options issued under the Company’s long-term incentive plans are granted with an exercise price equal to no less than the market price of the Company’s stock at the date of grant and expire up to ten years from the date of grant. These options often vest over a one-year period.
The Company estimates the fair value of stock option grants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the assumptions used in calculating the fair value of stock-based awards represent management’s best estimates and involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment.
Expected Volatility – The Company uses historical volatility as it provides a reasonable estimate of the expected volatility. For options granted prior to January 1, 2025, historical volatility was based on the most recent volatility of the stock price over a period equivalent to the expected term of the option. For options granted on or after January 1, 2025, historical volatility is determined using a two-year lookback period. Management selected this approach to better reflect the Company’s current market conditions and exclude periods of non-representative volatility associated with significant changes in the Company’s business, market conditions, and capital structure. The two-year lookback period balances capturing industry and market cycles with avoiding outdated and non-representative data.
Risk-Free Interest Rate – The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. treasury zero-coupon yield curve in effect at the time of grant for the expected term of the option.
Expected Term – The Company’s expected term represents the weighted-average period that the Company’s stock options are expected to be outstanding. The expected term is based on the expected time to post-vesting exercise of options by employees. The Company uses historical exercise patterns of previously granted options to derive employee behavioral patterns used to forecast expected exercise patterns.
Expected Dividend – The Company has not historically declared or paid any cash dividends on its common shares and does not plan to pay any recurring cash dividends in the foreseeable future, and, therefore, uses an expected dividend yield of zero in its valuation models.
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
For awards vesting upon the achievement of a service condition, compensation cost measured on the grant date will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Stock-based compensation expense for the market-based restricted stock units with explicit service conditions is recognized on a straight-line basis over the longer of the derived service period or the explicit service period, regardless of whether the market condition is satisfied. However, in the event that the explicit service period is not met, previously recognized compensation cost would be reversed. Market-based restricted stock units subject to market-based performance targets require achievement of the performance target as well as a service condition in order for these RSUs to vest.
The Company estimates the fair value of market-based RSUs as of the grant date and expected derived term using a Monte Carlo simulation that incorporates pricing inputs covering the period from the grant date through the end of the derived service period.
Expected Volatility – The Company uses historical volatility as it provides a reasonable estimate of the expected volatility. Historical volatility is based on the most recent volatility of the stock price over a period of time equivalent to the expected term of the RSUs.
Risk-Free Interest Rate – The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. treasury zero-coupon yield curve in effect at the time of grant for the expected term of the RSUs.
Expected Term – The Company’s expected term represents the weighted-average period that the Company’s RSUs are expected to be outstanding. The expected term is based on the stipulated 5-year period from the grant date until the market-based criteria are achieved. If the market-based criteria are not achieved within the five-year period from the grant date, the RSUs will not vest and shall expire.
Vesting Hurdle Price – The vesting hurdle prices are determined by taking the vesting Market Cap criteria divided by the shares outstanding as of the valuation dates
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Basic income (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net income or loss applicable to common shares by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of the Company’s restricted stock units, options and warrants. Diluted loss per share excludes the shares issuable upon the conversion of preferred stock and warrants from the calculation of net loss per share if their effect would be anti-dilutive.
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, diluted loss per share excludes all potential common shares, including restricted stock units, options, warrants, and other convertible instruments, as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive due to the net loss reported for the period.
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company reported net income. As a result, diluted net income per share included potential common shares that were dilutive during the period.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company continually assesses new accounting pronouncements to determine their applicability. When it is determined that a new accounting pronouncement affects the Company’s financial reporting, the Company undertakes a study to determine the consequences of such change to its Consolidated Financial Statements and assures that there are proper controls in place to ascertain that the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements properly reflect the change.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-08, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Crypto Assets (Subtopic 350-60) (“ASU 2023-08”), which is intended to improve the accounting for and disclosure of crypto assets. The ASU requires entities to subsequently measure crypto assets that meet specific criteria at fair value, with changes recognized in net income each reporting period. The ASU also requires specific presentation of cash receipts arising from crypto assets that are received as noncash consideration in the ordinary course of business and are converted nearly immediately into cash. The amendments in this update are effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU No. 2023-08 effective January 1, 2023.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”). ASU 2023-07 is intended to enhance reportable segment disclosures by requiring disclosures of significant segment expenses regularly provided to the CODM, requiring disclosure of the title and position of the CODM and explanation of how the reported measures of segment profit and loss are used by the CODM in assessing segment performance and a location of resources. ASU 2023-07 is effective for the Company for annual periods beginning after December 31, 2023. The Company adopted ASU 2023-07 for the year ended December 31, 2024. As a result of the adoption, the Company expanded its disclosures in Note 10 – Segment Information, to present significant expenses that are included within cost of revenue, by reportable segment, which are presented to the CODM.
In December 2023, FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. The amendments in ASU 2023-09 provide improvements primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information included in income tax disclosures. The Company is required to disclose additional information regarding reconciling items equal to or greater than five percent of the amount computed by multiplying pretax income (loss) by the applicable statutory tax rate. Similarly, the Company is required to disclose income taxes paid (net of refunds received) equal to or greater than five percent of total income taxes paid (net of refunds received). The amendments in ASU 2023-09 are effective January 1, 2025. Early adoption is permitted for annual financial statements that have not yet been issued or made available for issuance. The Company is currently evaluating the impacts of ASU 2023-09 on its financial statements.
In December 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40) (“ASU 2024-03”). ASU 2024-03 requires, in the notes to the financial statements, disclosures of specified information about certain costs and expenses specified in the updated guidance. ASU 2024-03 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact the updated guidance will have on its disclosures.
Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, including its Emerging Issues Task Force, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Securities and Exchange Commission did not or are not believed by management to have a material impact on the Company’s present or future financial statements.
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Note 4 – Crypto Assets
The following table presents the Company’s crypto assets held as of March 31, 2025:
| Asset | Tokens | Cost | Fair Market Value | |||||||||
| Ethereum (ETH) | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Cosmos (ATOM) | ||||||||||||
| Solana (SOL) | ||||||||||||
| Avalanche (AVAX) | ||||||||||||
| Axie Infinity (AXS) | ||||||||||||
| NEAR Protocol (NEAR) | ||||||||||||
| Akash (AKT) | ||||||||||||
| Kava (KAVA) | ||||||||||||
| BNB Chain (BNB) | ||||||||||||
| Rocket Pool (RPL) | ||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | ||||||||||
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Note 5 – Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities
The Company measures certain assets and liabilities at fair value. The Company defines fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., an ‘exit price’) in the principal or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
Fair value is estimated by applying the following hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement:
Level 1 – Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities that are accessible at the measurement date. Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market, these valuations do not entail a significant degree of judgment.
Level 2 – Valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3 – Valuations based on inputs that are generally unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
Financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts and other receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are carried at cost, which management believes approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
The following tables present the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the Company’s estimated level within the fair value hierarchy of those assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
| Fair Value Measured at March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, | Quoted prices in active markets | Significant other observable inputs | Significant unobservable inputs | |||||||||||||
| 2025 | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | |||||||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||||||||||
| Crypto Assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Investments | ||||||||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
| Warrant Liabilities | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Fair Value Measured at December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, | Quoted prices in active markets | Significant other observable inputs | Significant unobservable inputs | |||||||||||||
| 2024 | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | |||||||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||||||||||
| Crypto Assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Investments | ||||||||||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
| Warrant Liabilities | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
The Company did not make any transfers between the levels of the fair value hierarchy during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
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Level 3 Valuation Techniques
Level
3 financial assets consist of private equity investments for which there is no current public market for these securities such that
the determination of fair value requires significant judgment or estimation. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the
Company’s Level 3 investments were carried at the original cost of the investments, with a value of $
Level 3 financial liabilities consist of the warrant liabilities for which there is no current market for these securities such that the determination of fair value requires significant judgment or estimation.
Changes in fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are analyzed each period based on changes in estimates or assumptions and recorded as appropriate.
A significant decrease in volatility or a significant decrease in the Company’s stock price, in isolation, would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. Changes in the values of the warrant liabilities are recorded in “change in fair value of warrant liabilities” in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
On
March 2, 2021, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain purchasers which closed on March 4, 2021 pursuant
to which the Company sold an aggregate of (i) shares of Common Stock, and (ii) Common Stock warrants (the “Warrants”)
to purchase up to
The Warrants require, at the option of the holder, a net-cash settlement following certain fundamental transactions (as defined in the Warrants). At the time of issuance, the Company maintained control of certain fundamental transactions and as such the Warrants were initially classified in equity. As of March 31, 2025, the Company no longer maintained control of certain fundamental transactions because it did not hold a majority of shareholder voting power. As such, the Company may be required to cash settle the Warrants if a fundamental transaction occurs which is outside the Company’s control. Accordingly, the Warrants are classified as liabilities. The Warrants have been recorded at their fair value using the Black-Scholes valuation model, and will be recorded at their respective fair value at each subsequent balance sheet date. This model incorporates transaction details such as the Company’s stock price, contractual terms, maturity, risk-free rates, as well as volatility.
The Warrants require the issuance of registered shares upon exercise, do not expressly preclude an implied right to cash settlement and are therefore accounted for as derivative liabilities. The Company classifies these derivative warrant liabilities on the balance sheet as a current liability.
A summary of quantitative information with respect to the valuation methodology and significant unobservable inputs used for the Company’s warrant liabilities that are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy at the date of issuance and, as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, is as follows:
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
| Risk-free rate of interest | % | % | ||||||
| Expected volatility | % | % | ||||||
| Expected life (in years) | ||||||||
| Expected dividend yield | ||||||||
The risk-free interest rate was based on rates established by the Federal Reserve Bank. For the Warrants, the Company estimates expected volatility, giving primary consideration to the historical volatility of its Common Stock. The expected volatility is calculated using the standard deviation of the Company’s underlying stock price’s daily logarithmic returns. The expected life of the warrants was determined by the expiration date of the warrants. The expected dividend yield was based on the fact that the Company has not historically paid dividends on its Common Stock and does not expect to pay recurring dividends on its Common Stock in the future.
The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 financial assets and liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
| Fair Value of Level 3 Financial Assets | ||||||||
| March 31, | March 31, | |||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | |||||||
| Purchases | ||||||||
| Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | ||||||||
| Ending balance | $ | $ | ||||||
| Fair Value of Level 3 Financial Liabilities | ||||||||
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Beginning balance | $ | $ | ||||||
| Fair value adjustment of warrant liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Ending balance | $ | $ | ||||||
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Note 6 – Stockholders’ Equity
Common Stock
As of March 31, 2025, the Company had shares of common stock, $ par value, authorized, of which shares were issued and outstanding.
At-The-Market Offering Agreement
On
September 14, 2021, the Company entered into an At-The-Market Offering Agreement (the “ATM Agreement”) with H.C. Wainwright
& Co., LLC, as agent (“H.C. Wainwright”), pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell, from time-to-time, shares
of the Company’s Common Stock through H.C. Wainwright, as agent. Initially, the aggregate offering price of shares issuable under
the ATM Agreement was $
On
October 4, 2024, the Company’s new Form S-3 registration statement became effective, increasing the total amount of securities
that may be offered and sold under the prospectus to $
The
Company shall pay H.C. Wainwright a commission equal to
During
the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company sold a total of shares of Common Stock under the ATM Agreement for aggregate
total gross proceeds of approximately $
Share Based Payments
Board Compensation
The Company issues $ of common stock to each independent director at the end of each calendar quarter, subject to continued service. The number of shares is determined based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the last trading day of the applicable quarter. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company issued shares of common stock with a grant date fair value of approximately $ to independent directors.
Performance Bonus Payments
For
the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company issued shares of common stock to officers and employees as part of the payment
of accrued bonus compensation for the year ended December 31, 2024. The total fair value of the shares issued was approximately $
Preferred Stock
Series V Preferred Stock
The
Company previously designated and issued shares of Series V Preferred Stock (“Series V”) on June 2, 2023 to shareholders
of record as of May 12, 2023.
On September 6, 2024, at the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting, stockholders approved an amendment to the Series V Certificate of Designation granting the Board the discretion to convert each share of Series V into one share of common stock. As of March 31, 2025, the Board has not filed the amendment or elected to convert any Series V shares.
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company issued restricted shares of Series V in connection with the vesting of employee restricted stock units (“RSUs”). These restricted shares remain subject to forfeiture if specified market capitalization thresholds are not achieved within the applicable performance measurement period. Of this amount, shares are also subject to time-based vesting conditions requiring continued service over the vesting period.
On February 3, 2025, restricted shares of Series V were forfeited following the resignation of the Company’s Chief Technology Officer. These shares were returned to the Company and are no longer outstanding.
As of March 31, 2025, a total of restricted shares of Series V Preferred Stock were issued and outstanding. Of these, shares remain subject solely to time-based vesting conditions, which extend over a one- to three-year period, with full vesting expected by December 31, 2027.
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2021 Equity Incentive Plan
The Company’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”) was effective on January 1, 2021 and approved by shareholders on March 31, 2021 and amended on June 13, 2022. The Company received shareholder approval on July 11, 2023 to increase the authorized amount under the 2021 Plan from shares to shares.
Options
| Number of Shares | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Total Intrinsic Value | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) | |||||||||||||
| Options outstanding as of December 31, 2024 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Employee options granted | ||||||||||||||||
| Options outstanding as of March 31, 2025 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Options vested and exercisable as of March 31, 2025 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Number of Shares | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Total Intrinsic Value | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) | |||||||||||||
| Outstanding as of December 31, 2023 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Employee options granted | - | |||||||||||||||
| Employee options forfeited | - | |||||||||||||||
| Outstanding as of March 31 ,2024 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Options vested and exercisable as of March 31, 2024 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
The following weighted-average assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model:
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Exercise price | $ | $ | ||||||
| Term (years) | - | |||||||
| Expected stock price volatility | % | % | ||||||
| Risk-free rate of interest | % | % | ||||||
These assumptions are consistent with the methods described in Note 3 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.
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Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTI) RSUs
On January 1, 2025, the Board approved the grant of RSUs under the Company’s Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTI”) to a non-officer employee. These RSUs are subject to both market capitalization and time-based vesting conditions.
The RSUs vest in three equal tranches of RSUs each, based on the Company achieving and sustaining specific market capitalization thresholds for 30 consecutive days on or before December 31, 2026, as follows:
| Market Cap Vesting Thresholds | ||||||||
$ 100 million | $ 150 million | $ 300 million | ||||||
Any RSUs for which the market capitalization condition is not met by December 31, 2026, will be forfeited and automatically terminate without consideration.
For any tranche in which the market capitalization condition is achieved, the RSUs remain subject to a time-based vesting schedule, with % of eligible RSUs vesting annually over , beginning on each December 31, 2025 through 2029, provided the grantee remains in continuous service through each vesting date.
The
fair value of these market-based RSUs was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation and totaled approximately $
| January 1, 2025 | ||||
| Vesting Hurdle Price | $ - $ | |||
| Term (years) | ||||
| Expected stock price volatility | % | |||
| Risk-free rate of interest | % | |||
The Company will recognize compensation expense for these RSUs over the requisite service period, subject to acceleration upon meeting the market capitalization criteria.
Accelerated Vesting of RSUs and Conversion to Restricted Common Stock
On January 13, 2025, the Company accelerated the vesting of all previously outstanding long-term incentive (“LTI”) restricted stock units (“RSUs”), totaling RSUs granted to executive officers and employees. These RSUs were settled through the issuance of restricted shares of common stock. Because a portion of these RSUs were entitled to the previously declared Series V preferred stock dividend, restricted shares of Series V were also issued.
The restricted shares of common stock and Series V preferred stock issued upon acceleration remain subject to the original market capitalization-based performance conditions and applicable time-based vesting schedules, which range from one to .
Forfeitures of LTI RSUs and Restricted Shares of Common Stock
On
February 3, 2025, upon the voluntary resignation of the Company’s Chief Technology Officer,
unvested LTI RSUs and
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RSU Activity Summary
| Number of Restricted Stock Units | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | |||||||
| Nonvested as of December 31, 2024 | $ | |||||||
| Granted | ||||||||
| Vested | ||||||||
| Vested and converted to restricted common shares | ( | ) | ||||||
| Forfeited | ( | ) | ||||||
| Nonvested as of March 31, 2025 | $ | |||||||
Restricted Shares of Common Stock Activity Summary
Number of Restricted Shares of Common Stock | ||||
| Outstanding and nonvested as of December 31, 2024 | ||||
| Converted from restricted stock units | ||||
| Forfeited | ( | ) | ||
| Outstanding and nonvested as of March 31, 2025 | ||||
Stock Based Compensation
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Employee stock option awards | $ | $ | ||||||
| Employee restricted stock unit awards | ||||||||
| Forfeiture of employee restricted stock unit and share awards | ( | ) | ||||||
| Non-employee restricted stock awards | ||||||||
| $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||
Stock Purchase Warrants
The following is a summary of warrant activity for the three months ended March 31, 2025:
Number of Warrants | ||||
| Outstanding as of December 31, 2024 | ||||
| Expiration of warrants | ||||
| Outstanding as of March 31, 2025 | ||||
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Note 7 – Accrued Expenses
Accrued expenses consist of the following:
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
| Accrued compensation | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | ||||||||
| $ | $ | |||||||
Accrued
compensation includes performance bonus accruals of approximately $
The
Company maintains defined contribution benefit plans under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code covering substantially all qualified
employees of the Company (the “401(k) Plan”). Under the 401(k) Plan, the Company may make discretionary contributions of
up to
Note 9 – Liquidity
The Company follows “Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern”. The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that it will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business.
As
reflected in the consolidated financial statements, the Company has historically incurred a net loss and has an accumulated deficit
of approximately $
Note 10 – Segment Information
The Company operates as a single reportable segment focused on blockchain infrastructure, which consists of two primary revenue-generating activities: Validator Node Operations (“NodeOps”) and Ethereum Block Building (“Builder+”). NodeOps includes revenue generated from staking rewards earned by BTCS’s own proof-of-stake crypto assets, as well as validator fees collected from third-party delegations. Builder+ generates revenue from gas fees embedded in successfully finalized Ethereum blocks constructed by the Builder.
Gross profit (loss) is the primary segment performance measure reviewed by the CODM for operational and capital allocation decisions.
The following tables present segment revenue and gross profit (loss), including the significant expense items reviewed by the CODM, for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||
| NodeOps | Builder+ | Total | ||||||||||
| Revenues from blockchain infrastructure operations | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Less: Cost of Revenues | ||||||||||||
| Validator Payments | ||||||||||||
| Cloud and server hosting costs | ||||||||||||
| Compensation costs | ||||||||||||
| Third-party contractor support costs | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||
| NodeOps | Builder+ | Total | ||||||||||
| Revenues from blockchain infrastructure operations | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Less: Cost of Revenues | ||||||||||||
| Validator Payments | ||||||||||||
| Cloud and server hosting costs | ||||||||||||
| Compensation costs | ||||||||||||
| Third-party contractor support costs | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||
The following table reconciles total segment gross profit to consolidated net income (loss):
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Gross profit | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Other income (expense) | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||
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Note 11 – Subsequent Events
The Company evaluates events that have occurred after the balance sheet date but before the consolidated financial statements are issued. Based upon the evaluation, the Company did not identify any recognized or non-recognized subsequent events that would have required adjustment or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements other than disclosed.
ATM Financing
During
the period from April 1, 2025 to May 13, 2025, the Company sold a total of shares of Common Stock under the ATM Agreement
for aggregate total gross proceeds of approximately $
AAVE Loan Payable
Beginning
on April 23, 2025, the Company borrowed $
The
interest rate on the loan is variable and determined by AAVE’s smart contract based on market conditions, with rates published
at aave.com. The interest rate at the time of the loans origination was approximately
Convertible Notes Payable
On May 13,
2025, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with three accredited investors (the “Investors”),
pursuant to which the Company issued 5% Original Issue Discount Senior Secured Convertible Notes (the “Notes”) in the aggregate
principal amount of $
Mr. Charles Allen, the Company’s
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, invested $
H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC acted as the Company’s exclusive placement agent in connection with the Offering.
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ITEM 2 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations .
The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our historical financial statements and the notes to those statements that appear elsewhere in this report. Certain statements in the discussion contain forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties, such as plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those discussed in the Risk Factors contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. When we refer to the “2025 Quarter” and the “2024 Quarter” we are referring to the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, respectively.
Company Overview
BTCS Inc. is a Nasdaq-listed U.S.-based blockchain technology company focused on blockchain infrastructure, with its primary operations currently centered on the Ethereum network. Our core focus is on driving scalable growth through a diverse range of blockchain-focused technological solutions, emphasizing Ethereum infrastructure, including block-building and validator node operations.
Blockchain Infrastructure
BTCS’s blockchain infrastructure centers on supporting the validation of transactions and securing proof-of-stake (“PoS”) and delegated proof-of-stake (“dPoS”) blockchain networks. The Company manages a network of cloud-based validator nodes that perform essential network functions, including transaction validation (“attestation”) activities and proposing new blocks. Through these activities, BTCS earns native token rewards by staking its own crypto assets on validator nodes operated by BTCS and third parties.
Our evaluation of blockchain networks involves comprehensive due diligence procedures, including assessments of blockchain quality, reward potential, and the technical challenges associated with running validator nodes. Criteria for assessing blockchain quality encompass factors such as i) market and on-chain statistics, ii) liquidity, iii) potential blockchain utility, iv) history and milestones, v) growth and development roadmap, vi) use cases, vii) community interest, viii) quality of documentation, ix) decentralization, and x) any other publicly available information. This process ensures BTCS focuses on high-potential blockchain networks while mitigating technical and operational risks.
Block Building – Builder+
A central focus of BTCS’s current operations is its Ethereum block-building initiatives under Builder+, which commenced operations in 2024. Through Builder+ we purchase block space and leverage advanced algorithmic processes to construct blocks for on-chain validation. The goal of Builder+ is to maximize revenue by optimizing the contents and structure of each block. The Company aims to maximize the value of tokens earned by increasing the number of blocks we purchase while minimizing the payments to validators required for purchasing block space.
Builder+ has rapidly become a key driver of BTCS’s revenue growth, leveraging its scalable and efficient technology to expand its operational footprint within the Ethereum ecosystem. While Builder+ operated exclusively on Ethereum prior to April 1, 2025, we have since expanded into block-building on Binance Smart Chain. Builder+’s flexible design enables potential adaptation to other blockchain networks, aligning with BTCS’s vision to diversify its infrastructure operations over time.
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Staking-as-a-Service – NodeOps
BTCS operates a non-custodial Staking-as-a-Service (“StaaS”) business model that enables crypto asset holders to participate in network consensus mechanisms by staking and delegating to BTCS-operated validator nodes. As a non-custodial validator operator, the Company receives a percentage of a crypto asset holders’ staking rewards generated as a validator node fee, for our ministerial role in hosting the validator node. This creates an opportunity for scalable revenue and business growth with limited additional costs. The Company’s StaaS strategy provides a more accessible and cost-effective alternative for crypto asset holders to participate in blockchain networks’ consensus mechanisms, promoting the growth and adoption of blockchain technology.
A StaaS provider maintains a ministerial role in validating transactions on a given dPoS network on behalf of its Delegators by (1) using open-source software to stake the relevant crypto assets; (2) monitoring and maintaining the nodes it is operating to ensure the computers remain online to validate transactions; and (3) verifying transactions on the network when required.
As a non-custodial StaaS provider, we do not hold or take possession of any Delegator funds, crypto assets, or crypto asset rewards at any point during the staking or delegation process. Delegation does not involve the transfer of crypto asset ownership to a Validator. All Delegator assets remain under the sole control of the Delegator. During the process of staking, delegated crypto assets remain in the Delegator’s digital wallets. The blockchain network calculates rewards earned, which are then distributed directly to the Delegator’s wallet. The blockchain network does not distribute any of the Delegator’s earned crypto rewards to BTCS. At no point does the Validator gain access, control, or custody of the original staked crypto assets or the earned crypto rewards through staking to its node. Therefore, the Company does not have any exposure to the custodial risks that a crypto exchange would have related to excessive redemptions or withdrawals of crypto assets, suspension of redemptions, or withdrawals. Further, we do not issue or hold crypto assets on behalf of third parties and have no exposure to the risks an exchange would have with respect to loans, rehypothecation, or margin.
The following table details the blockchain networks on which BTCS operates nodes that support third-party delegations as part of our staking-as-a-service operations, including the amount of third-party crypto assets delegated to our non-custodial validator nodes, as of March 31, 2025:
| Blockchain Network | Validator Fee Percentage % | Delegated Crypto Assets (Native Tokens) | Delegated Crypto Assets ($USD) | |||||||
| Cosmos | 5 | % | 95,000 ATOM | $ | 414,496 | |||||
| Akash | 5 | % | 178,000 AKT | $ | 207,564 | |||||
| Kava | 5 | % | 22,000 KAVA | $ | 9,426 | |||||
| Total | $ | 622,060 | ||||||||
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, BTCS ceased operating validator nodes on Avalanche (AVAX). In April 2025, BTCS also ceased operating validator nodes on Akash (AKT) and Kava (KAVA) networks.
Supporting Platforms: ChainQ
To complement our core blockchain infrastructure, BTCS has developed “ChainQ,” an AI-powered blockchain data and analytics platform designed to increase accessibility and transparency within the blockchain ecosystem. Currently in beta testing phase, ChainQ simplifies on-chain data access and analysis for cryptocurrency holders, delivering deeper insights into blockchain activity while adhering to data privacy standards. By indexing public data from our blockchain infrastructure operations, ChainQ provides an intuitive platform for exploring on-chain data.
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Strategic Outlook
Looking forward, BTCS remains committed to enhancing its blockchain infrastructure capabilities, with a strong emphasis on its Ethereum block-building operations. The Company is poised to leverage its expertise in validator node management and block-building optimization as it seeks scalable opportunities within the rapidly evolving blockchain ecosystem.
BTCS is dedicated to remaining at the forefront of blockchain innovation and staying adaptable to opportunities across the broader blockchain ecosystem. This strategic agility positions BTCS to navigate the evolving blockchain landscape while maximizing its impact.
Crypto Assets
The tables below detail BTCS’s quarterly crypto asset holdings for each quarter from Q1 2024 through Q1 2025.
Crypto Assets Held at the End of the Following Calendar Quarters:
| Asset | 2024 Q1 | 2024 Q2 | 2024 Q3 | 2024 Q4 | 2025 Q1 | |||||||||||||||
| Ethereum (ETH) | 7,868 | 7,935 | 7,978 | 9,060 | 9,063 | |||||||||||||||
| Cosmos (ATOM) | 281,264 | 293,886 | 307,489 | 322,547 | 338,838 | |||||||||||||||
| Solana (SOL) | 7,964 | 6,821 | 6,936 | 7,038 | 7,155 | |||||||||||||||
| Avalanche (AVAX) | 17,842 | 18,510 | 18,510 | 19,085 | 19,375 | |||||||||||||||
| Axie Infinity (AXS) | 65,932 | 71,704 | 77,500 | 83,546 | 89,864 | |||||||||||||||
| NEAR Protocol (NEAR) | 80,981 | 82,867 | 84,748 | 86,650 | 88,682 | |||||||||||||||
| Akash (AKT) | 123,646 | 129,891 | 136,042 | 142,090 | 148,045 | |||||||||||||||
| Kava (KAVA) | 351,685 | 358,318 | 365,364 | 372,126 | 379,137 | |||||||||||||||
| BNB Chain (BNB) | - | - | - | - | 69 | |||||||||||||||
| Rocket Pool (RPL) | - | - | 584 | 599 | 609 | |||||||||||||||
| Kusama (KSM) | 7,796 | 8,074 | 8,362 | 8,440 | - | |||||||||||||||
| Polkadot (DOT) | 9,010 | 9,386 | 9,784 | 9,904 | - | |||||||||||||||
| Polygon (POL) | 512,241 | 518,554 | 525,405 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Cardano (ADA) | 266,543 | 268,582 | 270,264 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Mina (MINA) | 92,897 | 95,777 | 96,497 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Tezos (XTZ) | 26,492 | 26,845 | 27,440 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Evmos (EVMOS) | 357,203 | 364,037 | 367,358 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Band Protocol (BAND) | 992 | 992 | 992 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Stader (SD) | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Oasis Network (ROSE) | 2,663,766 | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
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Fair Market Value of Crypto Assets at the End of the Following Calendar Quarters:
| Asset | 2024 Q1 | 2024 Q2 | 2024 Q3 | 2024 Q4 | 2025 Q1 | |||||||||||||||
| Ethereum (ETH) | $ | 28,700,380 | $ | 27,235,107 | $ | 20,767,299 | $ | 30,198,638 | $ | 16,529,501 | ||||||||||
| Cosmos (ATOM) | 3,455,299 | 1,975,032 | 1,452,240 | 1,995,181 | 1,482,550 | |||||||||||||||
| Solana (SOL) | 1,613,543 | 999,138 | 1,058,786 | 1,329,855 | 891,270 | |||||||||||||||
| Avalanche (AVAX) | 964,888 | 542,525 | 513,465 | 678,454 | 363,863 | |||||||||||||||
| Axie Infinity (AXS) | 726,572 | 434,956 | 390,911 | 517,820 | 262,942 | |||||||||||||||
| NEAR Protocol (NEAR) | 591,162 | 438,780 | 448,572 | 424,934 | 222,326 | |||||||||||||||
| Akash (AKT) | 592,956 | 466,154 | 376,836 | 396,659 | 172,546 | |||||||||||||||
| Kava (KAVA) | 374,932 | 158,376 | 131,275 | 164,889 | 164,408 | |||||||||||||||
| BNB Chain (BNB) | - | - | - | - | 41,493 | |||||||||||||||
| Rocket Pool (RPL) | - | - | 6,702 | 6,779 | 2,673 | |||||||||||||||
| Kusama (KSM) | 377,395 | 191,929 | 167,245 | 277,773 | - | |||||||||||||||
| Polkadot (DOT) | 86,858 | 58,218 | 43,406 | 65,701 | - | |||||||||||||||
| Polygon (POL) | 514,187 | 290,027 | 208,271 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Cardano (ADA) | 173,350 | 105,270 | 100,930 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Mina (MINA) | 115,192 | 51,720 | 53,749 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Tezos (XTZ) | 37,118 | 21,296 | 19,309 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Evmos (EVMOS) | 28,612 | 11,249 | 7,310 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Band Protocol (BAND) | 2,223 | 1,221 | 1,216 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Stader (SD) | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Oasis Network (ROSE) | 366,108 | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 38,720,775 | $ | 32,980,998 | $ | 25,747,522 | $ | 36,056,683 | $ | 20,133,572 | ||||||||||
| QoQ Change | 54 | % | -15 | % | -22 | % | 40 | % | -44 | % | ||||||||||
| YoY Change | 101 | % | 70 | % | 56 | % | 43 | % | -48 | % | ||||||||||
Prices of Crypto Assets at the End of the Following Calendar Quarters:*
| Asset | 2024 Q1 | 2024 Q2 | 2024 Q3 | 2024 Q4 | 2025 Q1 | |||||||||||||||
| Ethereum (ETH) | $ | 3,648 | $ | 3,432 | $ | 2,603 | $ | 3,333 | $ | 1,824 | ||||||||||
| Cosmos (ATOM) | 12.28 | 6.72 | 4.72 | 6.19 | 4.38 | |||||||||||||||
| Solana (SOL) | 203 | 146 | 153 | 189 | 125 | |||||||||||||||
| Avalanche (AVAX) | 54.08 | 29.31 | 27.74 | 35.55 | 18.78 | |||||||||||||||
| Axie Infinity (AXS) | 11.02 | 6.07 | 5.04 | 6.20 | 2.93 | |||||||||||||||
| NEAR Protocol (NEAR) | 7.30 | 5.30 | 5.29 | 4.90 | 2.51 | |||||||||||||||
| Akash (AKT) | 4.80 | 3.59 | 2.77 | 2.79 | 1.17 | |||||||||||||||
| Kava (KAVA) | 1.07 | 0.44 | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.43 | |||||||||||||||
| BNB Chain (BNB) | - | - | - | - | 605 | |||||||||||||||
| Rocket Pool (RPL) | - | - | 11.47 | 11.32 | 4.39 | |||||||||||||||
| Kusama (KSM) | 48.41 | 23.77 | 20.00 | 32.91 | - | |||||||||||||||
| Polkadot (DOT) | 9.64 | 6.20 | 4.44 | 6.63 | - | |||||||||||||||
| Polygon (POL) | 1.00 | 0.56 | 0.40 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Cardano (ADA) | 0.65 | 0.39 | 0.37 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Mina (MINA) | 1.24 | 0.54 | 0.56 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Tezos (XTZ) | 1.40 | 0.79 | 0.70 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Evmos (EVMOS) | 0.08 | 0.03 | 0.02 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Band Protocol (BAND) | 2.24 | 1.23 | 1.23 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Stader (SD) | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Oasis Network (ROSE) | 0.14 | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
* The prices have been rounded to the nearest whole dollar for prices above $100
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Crypto Asset Rewards
The tables below detail BTCS’s quarterly crypto assets earned during each of the following quarters:
Crypto assets earned from blockchain infrastructure staking activities through NodeOps
| Asset | 2024 Q1 | 2024 Q2 | 2024 Q3 | 2024 Q4 | 2025 Q1 | |||||||||||||||
| Ethereum (ETH) | 65 | 72 | 65 | 59 | 70 | |||||||||||||||
| Cosmos (ATOM) | 11,166 | 12,565 | 13,603 | 15,175 | 16,313 | |||||||||||||||
| Solana (SOL) | 119 | 139 | 97 | 64 | 117 | |||||||||||||||
| Axie Infinity (AXS) | 5,381 | 5,772 | 5,796 | 6,048 | 6,318 | |||||||||||||||
| Akash (AKT) | 4,575 | 6,246 | 6,151 | 5,771 | 5,957 | |||||||||||||||
| NEAR Protocol (NEAR) | 714 | 1,886 | 1,881 | 1,960 | 2,032 | |||||||||||||||
| Avalanche (AVAX) | - | 668 | - | 569 | 290 | |||||||||||||||
| Kava (KAVA) | 6,292 | 6,632 | 7,046 | 7,174 | 7,011 | |||||||||||||||
| Stader (SD) | - | - | - | - | 126 | |||||||||||||||
| Rocket Pool (RPL) | - | - | - | 14 | 10 | |||||||||||||||
| Kusama (KSM) | 10 | 279 | 288 | 75 | - | |||||||||||||||
| Polygon (POL) | 6,230 | 6,314 | 6,851 | 1,575 | - | |||||||||||||||
| Polkadot (DOT) | 360 | 376 | 398 | 110 | 9 | |||||||||||||||
| Tezos (XTZ) | 318 | 354 | 594 | 88 | - | |||||||||||||||
| Cardano (ADA) | 1,289 | 2,039 | 1,683 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Mina (MINA) | 2,880 | 2,880 | 720 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Evmos (EVMOS) | 11,426 | 6,834 | 3,321 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Oasis Network (ROSE) | 16,137 | 10,431 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
* Revenue includes amounts earned from staking to third-party validator nodes.
Crypto assets earned from block-building through Builder+
| Asset | 2024 Q1 | 2024 Q2 | 2024 Q3 | 2024 Q4 | 2025 Q1 | |||||||||||||||
| Ethereum (ETH) | 11 | 23 | 152 | 700 | 494 | |||||||||||||||
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Fair Market Value of Crypto Asset Rewards Earned Recognized as Revenue
The following table summarizes the revenues earned from the Company’s operations by revenue segment during the following calendar quarters:
Revenue by Segment
| 2024 Q1 | 2024 Q2 | 2024 Q3 | 2024 Q4 | 2025 Q1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue from blockchain infrastructure staking activities through NodeOps | $ | 418,353 | $ | 485,340 | $ | 334,654 | $ | 381,958 | $ | 339,291 | ||||||||||
| Total revenue from block-building through Builder+ | 33,033 | 75,852 | 404,503 | 1,939,825 | 1,349,644 | |||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 451,386 | $ | 561,192 | $ | 739,157 | $ | 2,321,783 | $ | 1,688,935 | ||||||||||
The tables below detail the fair market value of BTCS’s quarterly crypto assets earned as revenue in each respective segment during the following calendar quarters:
Revenue from blockchain infrastructure staking activities through NodeOps
| Asset | 2024 Q1 | 2024 Q2 | 2024 Q3 | 2024 Q4 | 2025 Q1 | |||||||||||||||
| Ethereum (ETH) | $ | 188,078 | $ | 241,588 | $ | 180,487 | $ | 182,289 | $ | 186,195 | ||||||||||
| Cosmos (ATOM) | 121,074 | 104,580 | 69,534 | 95,552 | 84,850 | |||||||||||||||
| Solana (SOL) | 15,372 | 21,353 | 14,414 | 11,071 | 20,603 | |||||||||||||||
| Axie Infinity (AXS) | 48,322 | 36,379 | 29,236 | 37,711 | 18,523 | |||||||||||||||
| Akash (AKT) | 18,746 | 26,740 | 17,763 | 18,043 | 11,835 | |||||||||||||||
| NEAR Protocol (NEAR) | 4,422 | 12,500 | 8,802 | 10,733 | 7,472 | |||||||||||||||
| Avalanche (AVAX) | - | 18,491 | - | 20,764 | 6,405 | |||||||||||||||
| Kava (KAVA) | 5,252 | 4,305 | 2,508 | 3,198 | 3,245 | |||||||||||||||
| Stader (SD) | - | - | - | - | 89 | |||||||||||||||
| Rocket Pool (RPL) | - | - | - | 170 | 34 | |||||||||||||||
| Kusama (KSM) | 474 | 8,108 | 5,782 | 1,382 | - | |||||||||||||||
| Polygon (POL) | 5,731 | 3,758 | 2,716 | 523 | - | |||||||||||||||
| Polkadot (DOT) | 2,957 | 2,619 | 1,980 | 465 | 40 | |||||||||||||||
| Tezos (XTZ) | 368 | 338 | 419 | 57 | - | |||||||||||||||
| Cardano (ADA) | 753 | 837 | 628 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Mina (MINA) | 3,646 | 2,439 | 319 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Evmos (EVMOS) | 940 | 269 | 66 | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Oasis Network (ROSE) | 2,218 | 1,036 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
| Total revenue from blockchain infrastructure staking activities through NodeOps | $ | 418,353 | $ | 485,340 | $ | 334,654 | $ | 381,958 | $ | 339,291 | ||||||||||
* All or a portion of revenue earned from staking to third-party validator nodes
Revenue from block building through Builder+
| Asset | 2024 Q1 | 2024 Q2 | 2024 Q3 | 2024 Q4 | 2025 Q1 | |||||||||||||||
| Ethereum (ETH) | $ | 33,033 | $ | 75,852 | $ | 404,503 | $ | 1,939,825 | $ | 1,349,644 | ||||||||||
| Total revenue from block-building through Builder+ | $ | 33,033 | $ | 75,852 | $ | 404,503 | $ | 1,939,825 | $ | 1,349,644 | ||||||||||
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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 and 2024
The following tables reflect our operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:
| For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
| March 31, | $ Change | % Change | ||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Revenues | ||||||||||||||||
| Blockchain infrastructure revenues | $ | 1,688,935 | $ | 451,386 | $ | 1,237,549 | 274 | % | ||||||||
| Total revenues | 1,688,935 | 451,386 | 1,237,549 | 274 | % | |||||||||||
| Cost of revenues | ||||||||||||||||
| Blockchain infrastructure costs | 1,568,659 | 160,625 | $ | 1,408,034 | 877 | % | ||||||||||
| Gross profit | 120,276 | 290,761 | (170,485 | ) | (59 | )% | ||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 558,388 | 487,599 | $ | 70,789 | 15 | % | ||||||||||
| Research and development | 209,251 | 146,549 | 62,702 | 43 | % | |||||||||||
| Compensation and related expenses | 688,202 | 455,779 | 232,423 | 51 | % | |||||||||||
| Marketing | 245,172 | 57,602 | 187,570 | 326 | % | |||||||||||
| Realized (gains) losses on crypto asset transactions | 1,382,288 | (10,687 | ) | 1,392,975 | (13,034 | )% | ||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 3,083,301 | 1,136,842 | 1,946,459 | 171 | % | |||||||||||
| Other income (expenses): | ||||||||||||||||
| Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of crypto assets | (14,530,822 | ) | 13,102,667 | $ | (27,633,489 | ) | (211 | )% | ||||||||
| Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | 225,150 | - | 225,150 | 100 | % | |||||||||||
| Total other income (expenses) | (14,305,672 | ) | 13,102,667 | (27,408,339 | ) | (209 | )% | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (17,268,697 | ) | $ | 12,256,586 | $ | (29,525,283 | ) | (241 | )% | ||||||
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Revenues
Revenue for the 2025 Quarter increased to approximately $1,689,000 compared to approximately $451,000 in the 2024 Quarter. The increase was primarily attributable to the expansion of our Builder+ operations, which focus on Ethereum block-building activities.
During the 2025 Quarter, Builder+ operations contributed approximately $1,350,000 of total revenue, while our NodeOps business contributed approximately $339,000. The significant year-over-year increase in revenue reflects the continued scaling of our Builder+ operations, which resulted in a substantial increase in block rewards earned during the period.
While we anticipate continued growth in both the number of block rewards and staking rewards earned, the fair value of such rewards may fluctuate due to the inherent volatility of crypto asset markets. As a result, the amount of revenue recognized in future periods may be materially impacted by market price movements of the underlying crypto assets at the time of reward receipt or recognition.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues increased during the 2025 Quarter, primarily due to higher Validator Payments made to external parties to secure block space for purchasing block space as part of our block-building activities under Builder+. Validator Payments totaled approximately $1,480,000 during the 2025 Quarter. These additional costs are partially offset by the efficiencies realized in our blockchain infrastructure validating operating costs, including streamlining of web service hosting fees and reduction of services provided by vendors.
As we continue to expand block-building operations and increase block production, we expect cost of revenues to rise correspondingly. However, costs may grow at a greater rate than revenue, likely reducing gross margins.
Operating Expenses
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased during the 2025 Quarter compared to the 2024 Quarter. The increase was primarily attributable to higher payments for order flow associated with supporting Ethereum block-building activities, expanded investor relations services, and higher accounting fees, including increases in audit fees.
The growth in general and administrative expenses reflects the Company’s ongoing investment in operational infrastructure to support Builder+ activities and broader public company compliance efforts. We expect general and administrative expenses to fluctuate based on business needs, with potential increases in audit fees as well as order flow costs as operations continue to scale.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses increased during the 2025 Quarter compared to the 2024 Quarter, primarily due to continued investment in Builder+ strategies and development. The Company also continued the development of ChainQ during the period, although the primary focus of research and development activities remained centered on enhancing Builder+ operations. We expect research and development costs to remain consistent or moderately increase in future periods, with an emphasis on disciplined cost management, particularly for third-party development services.
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Compensation and Related Expenses
Compensation and related expenses increased during the 2025 Quarter compared to the 2024 Quarter, primarily due to the addition of employee headcount and larger accruals for estimated performance-based bonuses tied to operational and financial milestones. The Company continues to rely on non-cash equity-based compensation as a core element of its overall compensation strategy, and we expect total compensation costs to increase in future periods as additional personnel are added and as further accruals for performance-based incentives are recognized.
Marketing Expenses
Marketing expenses increased during the 2025 Quarter compared to the 2024 Quarter, primarily due to expanded advertising campaigns and promotional activities aimed at enhancing brand visibility and supporting business development initiatives. The Company expects that marketing spend are expected to remain at current or higher levels in future periods, in line with strategic growth objectives and broader customer engagement efforts.
Realized Losses on Crypto Asset Transactions
Realized losses on crypto asset transactions during the 2025 Quarter were primarily driven by the sale of Kusama (KSM), which the Company had held with a long-standing unrealized loss totaling approximately $1.3 million that was recognized upon sale. This transaction reflects the Company’s strategic exit from its KSM-related operations and holdings. Additional realized gains or losses may be recognized in future periods based on the timing and pricing of crypto asset sales to support operational or liquidity needs.
Other Income (Expenses)
Other income (expense) for the 2025 Quarter was primarily impacted by changes in the fair value of the Company’s crypto assets and warrant liabilities.
The recognition of unrealized depreciation of crypto assets during the 2025 Quarter, compared to unrealized appreciation during the 2024 Quarter, contributed significantly to the year-over-year change. These fluctuations reflect movements in the fair market value of the Company’s crypto asset holdings, which are directly influenced by the volatility of crypto markets. Market volatility remains difficult to predict and can materially affect the value of assets reported on our balance sheet and the related effects on our results of operations.
Additionally, the decrease in the fair value of warrant liabilities during the 2025 Quarter contributed to a reduction in non-cash expense. The valuation of warrant liabilities is primarily influenced by changes in the Company’s stock price as of each reporting period end, which may fluctuate based on market conditions beyond management’s control.
Net income (loss)
The decline in net income for the 2025 Quarter compared to the 2024 Quarter was primarily driven by a sharp reversal in the fair value of crypto assets, resulting in significant unrealized losses during the period. In contrast, the prior-year quarter benefited from substantial unrealized gains. This swing in non-cash fair value adjustments reflects ongoing crypto market volatility, which may continue to materially impact results in future periods.
Operating expenses also increased meaningfully, led by higher compensation costs—including increased performance bonus accruals tied to revenue growth—and a rise in marketing spend to support strategic growth initiatives. Additionally, the Company recognized realized losses on crypto asset transactions during the 2025 Quarter, compared to immaterial realized gains in the prior-year period.
The combined impact of these factors contributed to a substantial year-over-year decrease in net income.
Net income (loss) may continue to fluctuate significantly due to the volatility in the crypto asset markets, impacting changes in the fair value of crypto assets during future reporting periods.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
ATM Financing
On September 14, 2021, the Company entered into an At-The-Market Offering Agreement (the “ATM Agreement”) with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, as agent (“H.C. Wainwright”), pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell (assuming an effective registration statement on Form S-3), from time-to-time, through H.C. Wainwright, shares of the Company’s Common Stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $98,767,500.
From September 14, 2021 through May 13, 2025, the Company sold a total of 7,383,868 shares of Common Stock under the ATM Agreement for aggregate total gross proceeds of approximately $25,839,000 at an average selling price of $3.50 per share, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $24,997,000 after deducting commissions and other transaction costs.
However, due to the SEC’s baby shelf requirements, the Company is currently limited in its sales of Common Stock under the ATM Agreement to no more than one-third of its public float (calculated as the aggregate market value of outstanding Common Stock held by non-affiliates) during any 12-month period, provided that the amount of securities that may be sold under the Form S-3 may fluctuate based on changes in the Company’s public float and stock price. As of May 13, 2025, the Company would be limited in its sale of shares under the ATM Agreement to approximately $12,138,000, subject to ongoing changes in the Company’s public float and stock price.
Liquidity
The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that it will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business.
Liquidity is the ability of a company to generate sufficient funds to support its current and future operations, satisfy its obligations as they come due, and otherwise operate on an ongoing basis. As of March 31, 2025, the Company had approximately $270,000 of cash and working capital of approximately $20,202,000.
As of May 13, 2025, subsequent to the financing described below, the Company had approximately $7,747,000 of cash and cash equivalents, and the fair market value of the Company’s crypto assets was approximately $30,741,000.
As disclosed in Note 11 – Subsequent Events, on May 13, 2025, the Company issued $7,810,526 of 5% Original Issue Discount Senior Secured Convertible Notes for a purchase price of $7,420,000. The notes: (i) are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $5.85 per share, (ii) mature on May 13, 2027, and (iii) accrue interest at a rate of 6% per annum, which may be paid on a quarterly basis in either cash or freely tradable shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company also had approximately $320,000 in debt obligations outstanding under its lending arrangement with AAVE Protocol as of May 13, 2025.
The Company believes that its existing cash and crypto assets, together with the proceeds from the May 13 financing and the ability to raise additional funds through its ATM Agreement, provide sufficient liquidity to meet working capital requirements, anticipated capital expenditures, strategic funding needs, and contractual obligations for at least the next twelve months from the filing date of this report. This assessment is based on current market conditions, regulatory environment, and the Company’s operational plans, all of which are subject to change.
Certain of our staked crypto assets may be locked up for varying durations, depending on the specific blockchain protocol, and we may be unable to unstake them in a timely manner to liquidate to the extent desired, which could materially impact our liquidity position. Additionally, technical issues, network congestion, or regulatory changes could further restrict our ability to access or liquidate these assets. Lock-up periods for our staked crypto assets range from several hours to six months. During times of instability in the cryptocurrency markets, the Company may not be able to sell its crypto assets at prices reflecting their perceived value or at all, which could result in substantial losses given the historical volatility of cryptocurrency prices. As a result, our crypto assets may not be able to serve as a source of liquidity for us to the same extent as cash and cash equivalents.
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Cash Flows
Cash Used in Operating Activities
Cash used in operating activities was approximately $1,902,000 during the 2025 Quarter compared to approximately $769,000 for the 2024 Quarter. Significant non-cash adjustments impacting operating cash flows included:
| ● | Positive Adjustments: | |||
| ○ | Approximately $3,598,000 related to stock-based compensation, reflecting the issuance of equity-based awards to employees, including performance-based equity awards. | |||
| ○ | Approximately $1,480,000 related to Validator Payments made in native crypto asset tokens as part of our Ethereum block-building operations. | |||
| ○ | Approximately $14,531,000 in unrealized depreciation of crypto assets, driven by market value decreases during the 2025 Quarter. | |||
| ● | Negative Adjustments: | |||
| ○ | Approximately $1,689,000 in revenue earned in native crypto assets, which does not result in immediate cash inflows. | |||
We anticipate that equity-based compensation will decrease during Fiscal 2025, as the achievement of performance-based awards has become more challenging due to the recent pullback in crypto market values and related revenue impacts. Non-cash adjustments related to revenue earned in native crypto assets and Validator Payments are expected to grow as we continue scaling our Ethereum block-building operations. However, the magnitude of these non-cash adjustments will continue to be influenced by the inherent volatility of crypto markets, which can materially impact both asset valuations and operational outputs.
Cash Used in Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities was approximately $34,000 during the 2025 Quarter compared to approximately $19,000 for the 2024 Quarter. Net cash inflows from investing activities resulted from the sale and purchase of crypto assets. We anticipate similar levels of crypto assets sales in future quarters to fund operating activities.
Cash Provided by Financing Activities
Cash provided by financing activities was approximately $229,000 during the 2025 Quarter compared to approximately $0 for the 2024 Quarter. The cash inflows from financing activities were entirely from proceeds of Common Stock sold pursuant to the ATM Agreement.
The Company anticipates continuing to raise proceeds through Common Stock sales under the ATM Agreement to fund operational needs. Future financing activities will remain aligned with our strategic priorities, including the scaling of block-building operations and ongoing blockchain infrastructure development.
Off Balance Sheet Transactions
As of March 31, 2025, there were no off-balance sheet arrangements and we were not a party to any off-balance sheet transactions. We have no guarantees or obligations other than those which arise out of normal business operations.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
We discussed the material accounting policies that are critical in making the estimates and judgments in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates”. There has been no material change in critical accounting policies or estimates during the period covered by this report.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
For information on recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to the Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our liquidity, our belief that our blockchain infrastructure efforts will form the core growth for our business, including but not limited to Builder+, StakeSeeker, and ChainQ, plans to expand our PoS operations, potential growth opportunities for the Company, our views regarding blockchain technology, anticipated increases in our revenues and gross margins and our future business plans. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “intends,” “may,” “potential,” “continues,” “plans,” “seeks,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects” and similar references to future periods.
Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. We caution you therefore against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. The results anticipated by any or all of these forward-looking statements might not occur. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include: (i) the rewards and costs associated with staking or validating transactions on blockchains and successfully building blocks on Ethereum’s blockchain; (ii) regulatory issues related to our business model; (iii) fluctuations in the price of our crypto assets; (iv) potential decreases in the value of our crypto assets and rewards; (v) risks related to the loss or theft of private withdrawal keys resulting in the complete loss of crypto assets and rewards; and (vi) other risks and uncertainties described in our filings with the SEC, including our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Any forward-looking statement made by us speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
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ITEM 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not applicable.
ITEM 4 Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of March 31, 2025. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, management concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2025.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1 Legal Proceedings
None.
ITEM 1A Risk Factors
Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.
ITEM 2 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
ITEM 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
ITEM 4 Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
ITEM 5 Other Information
During
the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025, no officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f)) or directors
ITEM 6 Exhibits
The exhibits listed in the accompanying “Exhibit Index” are filed or incorporated by reference as part of this Form 10-Q.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| BTCS Inc. | ||
| May 14, 2025 | By: | /s/ Charles Allen |
| Charles W. Allen | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
| (Principal Executive Officer) | ||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| 101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document | |
| 101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |
| 101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | |
| 101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |
| 101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |
| 101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). |
| ** | This exhibit is being furnished rather than filed and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing, in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K. |
Copies of this report (including the consolidated financial statements) and any of the exhibits referred to above will be furnished at no cost to our shareholders who make a written request to BTCS Inc., 9466 Georgia Avenue #124, Silver Spring, MD 20910, Attention: Corporate Secretary.
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