VOTE#13. Use of Treasury Funds to Increase Current BTCMT Staking Yield and Purchase New Miners

At the moment, the Minto Treasury volume exceeds 6 BTC. In current market conditions, Minto is considering the possibility of more active and balanced use of Treasury funds. The goal of this proposal is to support staking yield while simultaneously reinforcing the project's infrastructure base during a period of favorable market opportunities.

This voting proposes to consider 2 different ways of using Treasury funds: ** 1. Increasing the $BTCMT staking yield** The proposal entails the allocation of up to 15% of Treasury funds to add a 5% APR to the current $BTCMT staking yield. The increased yield is introduced with an approximate horizon of up to six months. In case of significant market changes, the yield can be revised with a separate decision.

This measure is aimed to:

• Support ecosystem participants during a difficult market period;
• Use Treasury funds in the interests of the Minto community;
• Increase trust in the project through a transparent and balanced reserve management policy.

2. Expanding mining infrastructure in current market conditions Allocate 5 BTC from Minto Treasury funds as collateral for a USDT loan with a target rate of 3-6% APR for the purchase of modern miners with a total hash rate of up to 100,000 TH/s, with an average energy efficiency of 23-24 W/TH and a target cost of around $2 per 1 TH/s. The miners will be placed at Minto's own or partner farms.

This measure is aimed to:

• Increase the project's total hash rate and BTC mining during a period of sharp decline in miner prices;
• Improve the project's energy efficiency;
• Reduce mining costs;
• Increase allocations to the Treasury;
• Increase the $BTCMT staking yield.

Why this is important The declining market provides excellent opportunities to improve the Minto project’s financial metrics for the benefit of the community and the project itself.

With sufficient reserves, we intend to support the staking yield of Minto tokens, as well as to invest part of the profit in expanding computing infrastructure amid the rapid decline in the cost of mining equipment.

At the moment: Project’s total hash rate: 388,500 TH/s Average Energy Efficiency (AEE): 29 W/TH Customer Energy Efficiency (CEE):** 26 **W/TH

Purchasing new equipment is not merely aimed to replace the old, but a strategic increase of the project's computing power. We continue to use existing miners, supplementing them with modern, more efficient models. This approach allows us to consistently increase the share of income from our own hash rate, accelerating the growth of the Treasury reserve and reducing dependence on external factors.

Each new miner further reduces the cost of BTC mining, increasing overall energy efficiency and project stability. Even with a decrease in the Bitcoin price, we are maintaining high profitability thanks to increased mining volume and optimized costs. This ensures a sustainable financial model, makes the project less sensitive to market volatility, and allows Minto to occupy increasingly strong positions in the decentralized mining industry.

**Potential changes and benefits ** If the vote is approved:

1. The BTCMT staking yield will be increased by a target of 5% APR from Treasury funds within 2 days of the vote completion, for a horizon of up to six months or until significant market changes.
2. Treasury funds will be used as collateral for a USDT loan at a target rate of 3-6% APR within 2 days of the vote completion.
3. It is planned to purchase 100,000 TH/s of equipment with a target energy efficiency parameter of 23-24 W/TH, at a target cost of $2/TH.

Expected results:

• The project's hash rate will increase to 488,500 TH/s.
• Allocations to the Treasury will grow by ~32%, accelerating its growth by 1.3 times.
• The equipment will be installed at Minto farms within 30 days after payment.

Preliminary payback and efficiency assessment

• Expected payback period: ~12-14 months.
• Capacity expansion helps reduce the share of fixed costs per 1 TH and increases income stability.

Investing in our own infrastructure makes Minto less dependent on market activity.

This strengthens Minto's stability, allows the company to withstand crises, and strengthens its position as a technology leader in decentralized mining.

Voting format: Option 1: Approve (FOR) Option 2: Do not approve (AGAINST)

What is required for this to work? Voting on the blockchain will take place @ https://vote.minto.finance/#/ Voting period: 06/02/2026 to 09/02/2026 10:00 AM UTC(+00).

Over 51% "FOR" votes are required to direct funds to purchase. If over 51% of the votes are "FOR", we will start to purchase miners starting on 14/02/2026.

The weight of your vote will be proportionate to the number of tokens you own. You’ll be able to vote even if your tokens are currently on smart contract Staking and Autofarm v2. Connect your wallet, choose an option and vote. If you have trouble voting or would like to know more details - read the news/article or join our Telegram community