Why Green Mining Is a Swiss Company: GM Data Centers AG
Valentine Pleser Co-Founder & CGO Berlin, Germany
Green Mining operates through GM Data Centers AG, a Swiss stock company (AG) headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. The company mines Bitcoin on 100% hydropower and is built around a fully audited Swiss corporate structure that has onboarded 300+ investors.
In a world where sustainability and decentralization are increasingly intertwined, Green Mining stands at the forefront of rethinking Bitcoin mining. We combine modern energy reuse strategies, decentralized ownership, and transparency to bring investors closer to real assets. One crucial decision defines our foundation and values:
Green Mining is a Swiss company.
More specifically, Green Mining operates through GM Data Centers AG, a stock company headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. A decision that was not only strategic but fundamental to who we are and what we aim to build. In this article, we explore why Switzerland was the ideal home for Green Mining and what this means for our investors.
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1. Real Shares in a Real Swiss AG
Many blockchain projects speak about decentralization and ownership. Green Mining is structured so that ownership is legally anchored in Swiss corporate law rather than in a token alone.
> "GM Data Centers AG is structured as a Swiss AG, giving each of its 300+ investors enforceable legal rights under Swiss corporate law."
That means:
- Regulated Swiss structure: ownership rooted in Swiss corporate law, not in a token alone.
- Tradability: shares can be transferred, sold, or bought in accordance with Swiss law.
- Dividend model: shareholders participate in the results of the Bitcoin mining operations through quarterly distributions.
- On-chain transparency: we are pioneering the tokenization of equity on Bitcoin. The tokenized instruments (Wertrechte) are issued by GM3 Technologies AG (CHE-208.205.529) via Bitcoin's Taproot Assets protocol, the first tokenized equity on Bitcoin.
> "GM3 Technologies AG is issuing tokenized Wertrechte via the Taproot Assets protocol, combining Swiss legal enforceability with on-chain transparency."
This dual structure, a traditional Swiss corporate base alongside blockchain innovation, is only possible in a country like Switzerland, where new technology is embraced by regulators rather than feared.
The tokenized Wertrechte are described in the Wertpapier-Informationsblatt (WIB), gestattet by BaFin on 27 May 2025 and updated 12 March 2026, at a price of CHF 0.25 per Wertrecht with a minimum of 4,000 Wertrechte. These are neutral facts from the WIB, not an offer to invest. Acquisition takes place im Wege der Anlagevermittlung bei einem Wertpapierinstitut oder direkt bei der Emittentin.
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2. Switzerland: A Global Standard for Financial Trust
Switzerland has long held a top position on the global stage for financial integrity, legal stability, and investor protection. Swiss companies are held to high standards of compliance, governance, and reporting.
> "Switzerland's FINMA framework requires Swiss AGs to maintain audited financials, transparent governance, and clear shareholder rights, precisely the standards GM Data Centers AG meets." (See FINMA's regulatory framework overview)
For Green Mining, this environment reflects our core values:
- Transparency in how we operate and distribute profits.
- Security for shareholders who want to own real assets and real shares.
- Accountability in a legal and institutional system built for long-term trust.
- Our financial reports are audited and standardized.
- Our corporate structure is publicly visible and regulated.
- Our dividends and operations are traceable and rooted in real assets.
> "By incorporating in Zug, GM Data Centers AG operates inside one of the world's most scrutinized and respected financial jurisdictions, a direct counterpoint to opaque, offshore crypto structures."
By incorporating in Switzerland, GM Data Centers AG gains the reputation advantage that comes with being part of a regulatory ecosystem admired across the globe. In a market full of vague or offshore crypto ventures, being based in Zug signals that we are here for the long run, and we are open to scrutiny.
In the age of "vaporware" Web3 projects, we are proud to be building something tangible, profitable, and legally sound, on Swiss soil.
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3. Zug: The Heart of Crypto Valley
We chose Zug for a reason. Known as "Crypto Valley", this region has become one of the world's most advanced hubs for blockchain innovation. From early Ethereum development to modern-day DAOs, Zug is home to a thriving ecosystem that includes:
- Global talent and advisors.
- Forward-thinking regulators.
- World-class infrastructure for blockchain and fintech startups.
- A crypto-friendly legal framework, particularly regarding tokenized shares and DAOs.
> "Zug's Crypto Valley hosts one of Europe's densest clusters of blockchain and crypto-native companies, alongside a supportive regulatory and talent ecosystem for digital asset businesses."
By being embedded in this environment, GM Data Centers AG benefits from a local network that understands and supports innovation in decentralized finance and digital assets. We are not just a Swiss company. We are a Zug company, part of the epicenter where blockchain technology meets responsible governance.
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4. A Proud Member of Switzerland's Startup Scene
Green Mining is part of Switzerland's dynamic and rapidly growing startup ecosystem, an ecosystem known for fostering world-class innovation with Swiss precision and reliability.
That is why we recently joined the Swiss Startup Association, connecting us with like-minded entrepreneurs, investors, and policy-makers who share our commitment to building the future responsibly.
This membership brings a number of advantages:
- Access to a trusted network of entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry experts.
- Visibility within one of Europe's most respected startup communities.
- Participation in exclusive events, workshops, and advocacy initiatives.
- Resources and tools tailored to high-growth, impact-driven companies.
As a Swiss-made company with a global mission, we are proud to stand alongside the next generation of innovators shaping sustainable tech.
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5. Swiss Energy and Sustainability Values
Green Mining is not just about mining Bitcoin. We mine with a mission, to make the process sustainable, energy-efficient, and socially responsible. In Switzerland, sustainability is not a marketing tool. It is part of the national ethos, and our mining sites in Paraguay embody that principle directly.
> "GM Data Centers AG operates on 100% hydropower at an electricity cost of $0.028-0.057/kWh, sourced from the Itaipú Dam, one of the world's largest and cleanest hydroelectric facilities."
- All our mining sites are powered by hydropower, one of the cleanest energy sources available.
- We integrate heat reuse solutions to transform excess heat into local value, such as drying agricultural goods.
- We support local economies, especially in regions where access to green energy and industrial infrastructure can create long-term development.
> "The IEA classifies hydropower as the world's largest source of low-carbon electricity, making it the gold standard for sustainable industrial energy consumption, including Bitcoin mining."
Switzerland's own sustainability commitments align with our belief that Bitcoin mining can be a force for good, especially when paired with smart engineering and community integration.
Our current generation (GM3) runs 3 MW in operation today, with up to 6 MW planned. It produced 14.5 BTC in 2025, and as a company result GM Data Centers AG reported a +17.5% EBIT margin for 2025, its first operating year. Past performance is not an indicator of future results.
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Final Thoughts
At Green Mining, our decision to operate as a Swiss AG is both symbolic and practical. It reflects our commitment to transparency, sustainability, and long-term value creation for a growing base of 300+ international shareholders.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What legal entity is Green Mining? Green Mining operates through GM Data Centers AG, a Swiss stock company (Aktiengesellschaft) incorporated and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. Investors hold real Swiss AG shares under Swiss corporate law, and the tokenized Wertrechte are issued by its subsidiary GM3 Technologies AG. The company is subject to standard Swiss auditing and governance requirements.
How is the tokenized offer described? The tokenized Wertrechte are set out in the Wertpapier-Informationsblatt (WIB), gestattet by BaFin on 27 May 2025 and updated 12 March 2026. The WIB states a price of CHF 0.25 per Wertrecht and a minimum of 4,000 Wertrechte. Acquisition takes place im Wege der Anlagevermittlung bei einem Wertpapierinstitut oder direkt bei der Emittentin. Please read the WIB carefully before making any decision.
How are results shared with shareholders? Shareholders participate in the results of GM Data Centers AG's Bitcoin mining operations through quarterly distributions. In 2025, the GM3 generation produced 14.5 BTC. All financial reporting is audited and standardized under Swiss accounting standards. Past performance is not an indicator of future results.
Why does GM Data Centers AG mine in Paraguay if it is a Swiss company? The Swiss incorporation governs the corporate, legal, and investor structure. Mining operations are located in Paraguay to access hydropower electricity at $0.028-0.057/kWh, sourced from the Itaipú Dam, one of the world's largest hydroelectric facilities. This geographic separation of legal domicile and operational sites is common practice and allows us to combine Swiss regulatory quality with best-in-class energy economics.
How does the Taproot Assets integration work for shareholders? GM3 Technologies AG is developing the tokenization of equity (Wertrechte) using Bitcoin's Taproot Assets protocol and the Lightning Network. This layer adds on-chain transparency and transferability, without replacing the legal standing of the underlying instruments, which remain governed by Swiss law at all times.
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Past performance is not an indicator of future results. The information provided on this website does not constitute investment advice. Investments in digital assets carry risk. Please read the Wertpapier-Informationsblatt (WIB) carefully.