SECURITY AGREEMENT

1.    Parties to this Security Agreement (“Agreement”) are as follows:

    APLD ELN-01 LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, registered in North Dakota as a foreign limited liability company, 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Ste. 2100, Dallas, TX 75219 (hereinafter referred to as “Borrower”);

Applied Digital Corporation, a Nevada corporation, 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Ste. 2125, Dallas, TX 75219 (hereinafter referred to as “Grantor”);

Starion Bank, 2754 Brandt Dr. S., Fargo, ND 58104-8806 (hereinafter referred to as “Lender”).

2.    Effective date of this Agreement is February 16, 2023.

3.    Term of this Security Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall be from the date of this Agreement set forth above and continue thereafter until all Debt has been paid in full and Lender no longer has any outstanding commitment to lend to Borrower, or the Agreement is otherwise terminated in writing by the parties.

4.    Purpose of this Agreement is to transcribe for posterity the fact that the Grantor has granted to the Lender a security interest in Grantor’s personal property, described below as “Collateral”, to secure the indebtedness owed to the Lender by the Borrower, described below as “Debt”.

5.    Debt secured by this Agreement means all indebtedness of the Borrower to the Lender evidenced by any promissory note or other debt instrument executed in connection with this Agreement, principal and interest inclusive, together with all other indebtedness, costs and expenses for which Borrower is responsible under this Agreement or any of the loan instruments and documents related to this Agreement. This Agreement is executed in connection with the Loan A: $20,000,000.00 Real Estate Term Loan Agreement between the Borrower and the Lender, executed the same date as this Agreement and referred to throughout this Agreement as “Loan Agreement.” When one or more Security Agreements exist between the parties to this Agreement, the Security Agreements are intended to be cumulative and not superseding. In addition, this Agreement secures all other indebtedness, principal and interest inclusive, at any time now owed by Borrower to the Lender, or which may hereafter arise whether by separate loans or other credit arrangements made between Lender and Borrower or whether related to the indebtedness arising at the time this Agreement is made, by way of future advances or otherwise. This Agreement cross-collateralizes all other debt of Borrower to Lender now owed or hereafter arising.

6.    Collateral granted as security under this Agreement. To secure the payment of the Borrower’s Debt, the Grantor hereby grants, conveys, pledges, and grants a security interest in and to, to the Lender all of the Grantor’s rights, title, and interest in the following described property, whether now existing or hereafter acquired (“Collateral”), categorically identified below using terms defined by the Uniform Commercial Code:

a.Collateral Assignment of Grantor’s rights and interests in all Master Services Agreement (a/k/a Master Hosting Agreement) and any Service Order Form related to the Colocation Facility in Ellendale, North Dakota.

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b.All records and data relating to any of the property described above as Collateral, however and wherever such records and data are kept and maintained.

7.    Right of setoff is also granted by Grantor to Lender in addition to the foregoing grant of the security interest in the identified Collateral. This right of setoff is a contractual possessory security interest in all of Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to any of Grantor’s funds or monies in the custody of the Lender.

8.    Grantor’s affirmative obligations under this Agreement include the following:

a.Maintain validity and perfection of the security interest hereby granted by executing such instruments and taking such actions as the Lender may from time to time request of the Grantor, with the intent and purpose that at all times the Grantor will assure and assist the Lender in creating and maintaining a valid, enforceable and perfected security interest in the Collateral.

b.No violation of law or contract has occurred by the Grantor executing this Agreement, and Grantor has full right and authority to do so.

c.Collateral is enforceable to the extent the Collateral consists of accounts, contract rights, chattel paper, or general intangibles, and all such Collateral is enforceable in accordance with its terms, is genuine, and complies with applicable law, and all persons appearing to be obligated to the Grantor on the Collateral are in fact obligated as they appear to be.

d.Location of the Collateral shall be at the business premises of the Grantor, unless otherwise agreed in writing between the Grantor and the Lender.

e.Grantor shall not sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the Collateral without the prior written permission of the Lender, excluding inventory sold in the ordinary course of Grantor’s business.

f.Good title to the Collateral is herein represented and warranted by the Grantor to be in the Grantor and in its name, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances except for the lien of this Agreement, and subject only to such exceptions as have been agreed to in a separate writing by the Grantor and the Lender.

g.Collateral shall be accounted for in writing, insofar as the Collateral consists of inventory and accounts receivable, and Grantor shall furnish to the Lender such lists, descriptions, designations and agings of such Collateral as Lender may from time to time reasonably require.

h.Grantor will, to the extent applicable, maintain the Collateral in good condition and repair (fair wear and tear excepted).

i.Lender may, to the extent applicable, inspect Collateral at the Grantor’s business premises, or wherever it may be located, upon reasonable notice and at any reasonable time.

j.All taxes, assessments and liens will be paid by Grantor should any of the foregoing be assessed against the Collateral, and Grantor covenants to pay all of the foregoing timely as such items come due.

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k.Grantor will comply with all governmental regulations and laws regarding the production, disposition, and use of the Collateral.

l.Grantor will comply with all environmental laws, and Grantor represents and warrants that the Collateral has not been and never will be during the term of this Agreement used for the generation, manufacture, storage, transportation, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any hazardous waste or substance, as those terms are defined by federal and state environmental laws. Grantor hereby releases and waives any claims against the Lender for indemnity or contribution in the event Grantor becomes liable for cleanup or other costs under any such environmental laws, and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Lender against any and all such claims or losses resulting from a breach of this provision.

m.Grantor shall, to the extent applicable, insure the Collateral against all such risks and hazards as are reasonably required by the Lender, with the insurance coverage to be in a minimum amount of no less than the balance of the Debt secured by this Agreement owed to the Lender by Borrower and Grantor shall cause the Lender to be named as a loss payee and additional insured on any and all such policies of insurance, and shall provide the Lender with certificates from the insurance carriers evidencing the foregoing. In the event of damage or destruction of the Collateral, insurance proceeds shall be applied first as a credit to the Debt secured by this Agreement, with any surplus remitted to the Grantor, unless a different arrangement is agreed to in writing between the Lender and Grantor.

9.    Attorney-in-Fact. For so long as this Agreement is in effect, the Grantor hereby irrevocably appoints Lender the Grantor’s attorney-in-fact, with full authority in the place and stead of the Grantor and in the name of the Grantor or otherwise, from and after the occurrence of an Event of Default, to take any action and to execute any instrument which the Lender may deem necessary or advisable to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement, including, without limitation: (a) To ask, demand, collect, sue for, recover, compromise, receive and give acquittance and receipts for moneys due and to become due under or in connection with any of the Collateral; (b) To receive, indorse, and collect any drafts, checks or other Instruments, Documents, notes, Chattel Paper, General Intangibles or other Collateral; (c) To file any claims or take any action or institute any proceedings which Lender may deem necessary or desirable for the collection of any of the Collateral or otherwise to enforce the rights of Grantor with respect to any of the Collateral; (d) To receive and open all mail addressed to Grantor, remove any proceeds of Collateral therefrom and deliver the balance of such mail to Grantor; (e) To execute and deliver lien releases, certificates, and other documents to obtain payment for work or materials or other Collateral; and (f) To perform and take any action authorized under any this Agreement or any other agreement between Grantor and Lender, holding Grantor liable or responsible for the costs thereof.

Grantor hereby ratifies all acts Lender takes as attorney-in-fact that are lawfully done by virtue of this Agreement. This power of attorney is coupled with an interest and shall be irrevocable. The grant of this power of attorney to take actions from and after an Event of Default shall not be construed to limit the powers of Lender to take actions otherwise permitted by this Agreement, any other agreement between the parties hereto, the Uniform Commercial Code or other law to take actions prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default.

10.     Lender’s Performance of Grantor’s Obligations. If Grantor fails to perform any agreement contained herein or in any other agreement with Lender, Lender may itself perform, or cause performance of, such agreement, and the expenses of Lender incurred in connection

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with the performance shall be at the sole option of the Lender be immediately reimbursable by the Grantor to the Lender, or added to the balance of the Debt secured by this Agreement, with interest thereon to accrue at the highest rate being charged by the Lender on any debt instruments or promissory notes secured by this Agreement. The powers and rights conferred upon the Lender are solely to protect Lender’s interest in the Collateral and shall not impose any duty upon Lender to exercise any such rights or powers. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Lender shall be under no obligation to take any steps necessary to preserve rights in the Collateral against any other parties, including Grantor, but may do so at its option. Lender shall not be liable for any acts, omissions, errors of judgment or mistakes of fact or law including without limitation with respect to the Collateral except for: (a) Gross negligence or willful misconduct; or (b) Failure to use reasonable care with respect to the safe custody of any Collateral in its possession and the accounting for moneys actually received by it hereunder. Lender will be deemed to use reasonable care if it uses the same standards and care as Lender takes with its own property or the collection of its own loans.

11.    Default under this Agreement shall consist of any one or more of the following:

a.Failure to pay when due any part of the Debt secured by this Agreement.

b.Failure of Grantor to comply with this Agreement or the Grantor, Borrower and/or any Guarantor to comply with or perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any loan instruments or documents related to this Agreement or in any other agreement between the Lender and the Grantor, Borrower, and the Guarantors of the loan entered into by the parties on the same date as this Agreement.

c.False statements made by the Grantor, Borrower or any Guarantor to the Lender, which are false or misleading in any material respect, when made.

d.Defective collateralization, from whatever cause, resulting in non-enforceability, invalidity, or lack of perfection of all or any part of the security interest of the Lender in the Collateral.

e.Insolvency of the Grantor, Borrower or any Guarantor, the appointment of a receiver for the Grantor, Borrower, or any Guarantor, or any of its property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against the Grantor, Borrower or any Guarantor.

f.Other creditor actions against the Grantor, Borrower or any Guarantor which result or which may result, in the good faith opinion of the Lender, in a risk to either the Collateral or in a risk of nonpayment of the Debt secured by this Agreement.

g.Change in the financial or other condition of the Grantor, Borrower or any Guarantor, which in the good faith opinion of the Lender renders the Lender insecure or at risk of non-collection of the Debt secured by this Agreement.

12.    Remedies. If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, upon written notice thereof to the Grantor and a ten (10) day opportunity to cure such Event of Default, unless a delay would cause irreparable harm to the Lender, Lender may exercise any one or more of the following rights and remedies:

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a.Accelerate Debt secured by this Agreement and declare all of same immediately due and payable, principal and interest inclusive.

b.Require Grantor to assemble Collateral at a convenient place designated by the Lender and assist the Lender in taking possession of the Collateral for disposition of same under the Uniform Commercial Code.

c.Repossess the Collateral wherever it may be found, either by self-help or by judicial action.

d.Sell or otherwise dispose of the Collateral in the manner permitted by the Uniform Commercial Code, with the reasonable expenses of retaking, preparing for sale, and selling or otherwise disposing of the Collateral to be reimbursed to the Lender from the first proceeds of sale or other disposition, and the remainder to be applied as a credit to the Debt secured by this Agreement.

e.Collect accounts, chattel paper, instruments and general intangibles directly, to the extent the Collateral consists of accounts, chattel paper, instruments and general intangibles, and the Lender may notify all such account debtors and obligors on the accounts, chattel paper, instruments and general intangibles, directing them to make payment directly to the Lender on the account of the Grantor.

f.Obtain deficiency by way of judgment or otherwise against the Grantor, for any and all amounts remaining unpaid on the Debt secured by this Agreement after sale or other disposition of the Collateral and after application of the proceeds as a credit to the Debt secured by this Agreement.

g.Other rights and remedies allowed by law, whether state or federal, and whether under the Uniform Commercial Code or other applicable laws and regulations.

h.Other rights and remedies allowed by contract, whether contained in this Agreement, or in any promissory note or other loan instrument or document executed in connection with this Agreement, or as specified in any other agreement between the Grantor and the Lender.

i.All remedies are cumulative and may be exercised by the Lender singularly or concurrently, and the election by the Lender to pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy.

13.    If Lender presently holds one or more security agreements, or hereafter receives additional security agreements from Grantor, Lender’s rights under all security agreements shall be cumulative. This Security Agreement shall not (unless specifically provided below to the contrary) affect or invalidate any such other security agreements. Grantor’s liability will be Grantor’s aggregate liability under the terms of this Security Agreement and any such other unterminated security agreements.

14.    No waiver. No delay or failure by the Lender in the exercise of any right or remedy under this Agreement or under law shall constitute a waiver thereof, and no single or partial exercise by the Lender of any right or remedy shall preclude other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right or remedy.

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15.    Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable as to any person or circumstance, such finding shall not render that provision invalid or unenforceable as to any other persons or circumstances. If feasible, any such offending provision shall be deemed to be modified to be within the limits of enforceability or validity; however, if the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be stricken and all other provisions of this Agreement in all other respects shall remain valid and enforceable.

16.    North Dakota law governs. This Agreement shall be governed, interpreted and enforced under North Dakota law.

17.    Modifications in writing only. Any modification of this Agreement, to be valid, must be in writing and signed by all parties hereto.

    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HAVE SET THEIR HANDS TO THIS AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE THE DAY AND YEAR FIRST ABOVE WRITTEN.

[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGES]

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SIGNATURE PAGE OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

FOR GRANTOR’S SECURITY AGREEMENT

GRANTOR:        APPLIED DIGITAL CORPORATION

/s/ Wes Cummins

By: Wes Cummins, Its Chief Executive Officer

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SIGNATURE PAGE OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

FOR GRANTOR’S SECURITY AGREEMENT

GRANTOR:        APPLIED DIGITAL CORPORATION

/s/ David Rench

By: David Rench, Its Chief Financial Officer

This instrument drafted by Zimney Foster P.C., Attorneys

3100 S. Columbia Road, Ste. 200 Grand Forks, North Dakota

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