Riot Platforms, Inc. (RIOT)

Kerrisdale Capital · 2024-06
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This is a classic short-seller research note cover/summary page.summarize
Open slide detailBeat · Problem (Identify pain)
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Includes valuation multiples and operational data for 2022A-2025E.summarize
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The slide uses a negative area chart to visualize cumulative cash burn.name_villain
Open slide detailBeat · Problem (Identify pain)Loop · Cost Of Inaction
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The slide uses a 'hamster wheel' metaphor to describe the fundamental economic challenge of bitcoin mining.expose_contradiction
Open slide detailBeat · Problem (Identify pain)Loop · Cost Of Inaction
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The slide uses two line charts to demonstrate the dilution of shareholder value in terms of bitcoin production and holdings.expose_gap
Open slide detailBeat · Problem (Identify pain)Loop · Cost Of Inaction
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Includes a quote from a senior industry executive criticizing the sector's focus on growth over efficiency.name_villain
Open slide detailBeat · Problem (Identify pain)Loop · Cost Of Inaction
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The slide serves as a bridge between qualitative critique of industry management practices and quantitative analysis of unit economics.transition
Open slide detailBeat · Problem (Identify pain)Loop · Cost Of Inaction
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The table breaks down costs from electricity to total cost per BTC, including SG&A and depreciation.compare_peers
Open slide detailBeat · Agitate (Make it worse)Loop · Benchmark Gap
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The slide uses red dashed boxes to highlight Riot's underperformance in the peer table.compare_peers
Open slide detailBeat · Agitate (Make it worse)Loop · Benchmark Gap
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The slide argues that Riot's participation in ancillary market programs is economically suboptimal compared to their PPA, suggesting operational constraints (suexpose_contradiction
Open slide detailBeat · Agitate (Make it worse)
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The slide functions as a critique of Riot's business model, framing it as regulatory arbitrage rather than legitimate market participation.expose_contradiction
Open slide detailBeat · Agitate (Make it worse)
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This is a research note from Kerrisdale Capital, likely part of a short thesis.frame_situation
Open slide detailBeat · Agitate (Make it worse)
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The slide argues that US miners are losing competitive advantage due to rising power costs from AI demand and international competition.analyze_data
Open slide detailBeat · Solution (Provide relief)
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This is a research note conclusion slide from Kerrisdale Capital regarding Riot Platforms.summarize
Open slide detailBeat · Solution (Provide relief)
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The slide contains two distinct charts: a stacked bar chart for capacity growth and a line chart for price correlation.analyze_data
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The slide uses a 'preempt_rebuttal' approach by exposing the hidden dilution math behind Riot's acquisition proposal.preempt_rebuttal
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This slide is a continuation of a narrative argument regarding Riot's capital allocation strategy.analyze_data
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