☢️ I think I put the puzzle pieces together on why
$RIOT specifically selected
$IMSR for their data centers.
Take two minutes and watch this clip of Leopold Aschenbrenner on the Dwarkesh Patel podcast speaking about energy solutions for data centers in the USA.
Keep in mind his fund (Situational Awareness) increased their position in
$RIOT by 86% as of last filing. Owning 11.5 million shares (roughly 3% of the company)
Now that you’re done watching the clip, read this quote from the
$IMSR PR on May 6th 2026 ⬇️
“Terrestrial Energy’s IMSR Plant is uniquely suited for data center operation. Its non-nuclear energy conversion systems, housed in the plant’s Thermal and Electric Facility, are remote and isolated from regulated nuclear systems, providing a competitive advantage in the small modular reactor (SMR) sector. This design enables hybrid energy configurations, including the use of natural gas or other fuel sources to meet site-specific customer needs, support early operations, and enhance system resilience during project buildout.”
All this to say, Leopold clearly thinks Natural Gas is the quickest energy solution for data centers in the USA and also mentions SMR’s later in the video.
$IMSR is offering is exactly that. Best of both worlds.
Includes potential to incorporate natural gas as a bridge fuel for commercial operations on an accelerated timeline and to enhance power supply resilience alongside IMSR Plant development
Coincidence? Maybe. But I’d like to think not.
@leopoldasch care to share your thoughts on the IMSR x RIOT MOU?
As always, do your own due diligence. Happy to share my thoughts but it is not financial advice.
$OKLO $SMR $XE $NNE $LEU
Here is the link to read the full PR
businesswire.com/news/home/2…