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Welcome back to HashrateUp! In this episode, we dive deep into Bitcoin mining in Africa, focusing on Trojan Mining's incredible journey in Nigeria. Join us as we chat with Siyanbola, the man behind Trojan Mining, who shares his inspiring story of how he went from crypto trading and forex to expanding to a two-megawatt mining operation.

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Welcome back to another episode of HashrateUp! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Bitcoin mining with Brad James, a seasoned consultant and the organizer of the Micro Minery Club. Brad shares his journey from discovering Bitcoin in 2011 to building and launching 42 mining facilities across the globe.

Join us as we discuss:

• The evolution of Bitcoin mining facilities from 1-5 megawatts to today's standards.

• The importance of network architecture and climate control in mining operations.

• Predictions for the future of Bitcoin mining, including the rise of micro mineries and the shift towards more specialized, smaller-scale operations.

• The Build-A-Mine Virtual Bootcamp and how it helps new miners plan, design, and launch their own mining facilities.

• Key considerations and common pitfalls in Bitcoin mining, from power accessibility to financial planning.

Whether you're a seasoned miner or just curious about the industry, this episode is packed with insights and practical advice. Don't miss out!

Welcome to another episode of HashrateUp, where we dive deep into the intricacies of insurance in the rapidly evolving Bitcoin mining industry. In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Detz, Senior Vice President at IMA Financial Group, to discuss the unique risks and insurance needs of Bitcoin miners.

Patrick shares his journey into the world of Bitcoin and explains how IMA Financial Group has tailored its services to meet the specific needs of the mining sector. From small-scale operations to industry giants, Patrick discusses how they help miners manage risk, optimize insurance premiums, and ensure comprehensive coverage.

Key topics covered in this episode include:

• The importance of insurance in capital-intensive industries like Bitcoin mining.

• Common risks in the mining industry and how to mitigate them.

• The evolution of insurance products tailored for Bitcoin miners.

• Insights into the future of insurance and risk management in Bitcoin mining.

Whether you're a seasoned miner or just curious about the intersection of insurance and technology, this episode offers valuable insights into managing risks and safeguarding investments in the volatile world of Bitcoin mining.

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Block Height: 841397 In this enlightening episode of HashrateUp, we dive deep into the intersections of law, energy, and Bitcoin mining with Justin Ballard, the host of the Digital Wildcatters podcast and a seasoned lawyer working with Archon. Justin shares his journey from an energy attorney to a pivotal figure in the Bitcoin mining space, discussing his company, Firm 21M, and his role in transforming energy assets into lucrative mining operations.

We explore the current state of the mining industry, including hash rates, hash prices, and the impact of market lows on mining operations. Justin provides insights into the resilience of Bitcoin, the cyclical challenges miners face, and strategies for maintaining profitability.

Additionally, Justin discusses the broader implications of Bitcoin mining for energy companies, touching on topics like natural gas monetization, the potential shifts in the industry following the approval of Bitcoin ETFs, and the transformative power of Bitcoin in regions with underdeveloped infrastructure.

Whether you're a Bitcoin enthusiast, miner, or someone interested in the convergence of technology, law, and energy, this episode offers valuable perspectives and expert advice from one of the leading voices in the field.

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Join us in this enlightening episode of HashrateUp as we sit down with Ryan Nuckolls, founder and managing partner of Digital Infrastructure Group (DIG). Dive deep into the world of Bitcoin mining, energy markets, and the critical role of cybersecurity in protecting digital assets.

In this comprehensive discussion, Ryan shares his journey from the oil and gas industry to becoming a pivotal figure in the digital infrastructure space. He explains how DIG provides turnkey solutions for data operators, focusing on site development, infrastructure solutions, and asset management services, including a newly launched cybersecurity division.

Key Highlights:

• Impact of fluctuating hash rates and the "halvening" on Bitcoin mining businesses.

• Insights into Texas' energy landscape and how it's shaping the future of Bitcoin mining.

• The importance of cybersecurity in the mining industry and strategies to protect digital assets.

• An in-depth look at the different tiers of data centers and their specific uses from Bitcoin mining to high-performance computing (HPC).

• Ryan's personal journey from poker player to Bitcoin enthusiast and industry innovator.

• Whether you're a Bitcoin veteran or new to the space, this episode is packed with valuable insights on the synergy between energy management and Bitcoin mining. Don't miss Ryan's expert take on why Texas is becoming a hotspot for miners and how energy arbitrage can significantly boost profitability.

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Welcome to another episode of Hashrate Up, where we dive deep into Bitcoin mining and its intersection with global energy solutions. In this episode, Jesse is joined by Eric Hersman, CEO of Gridless, a company at the forefront of utilizing stranded energy for Bitcoin mining in Africa.

Eric shares fascinating insights into Gridless's operations across Kenya, Zambia, and Malawi, focusing on renewable energy sources like hydro, biomass, and geothermal power. Discover how Gridless is promoting Bitcoin mining and aiding in the electrification of rural Africa, making energy more accessible and sustainable.

Key topics covered include:

• The challenges and solutions in operating Bitcoin mines in Africa's unique environment.

• The impact of Bitcoin mining on local energy markets and infrastructure.

• Innovative business models like revenue sharing with energy providers.

• The future of energy and Bitcoin mining integration.

Eric also discusses the technical aspects of running mining operations in harsh conditions, the resilience of mining equipment, and Gridless's strategic approach to maximising uptime and efficiency.

Whether you're a Bitcoin enthusiast, investor, or someone interested in renewable energy and its applications, this episode offers valuable insights into a lesser-explored side of Bitcoin mining.

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Block Height: 824662 Happy New Year!

BIG NEWS: The podcast will now be published on Swan's Youtube Channel as well.

Audio and Video is a big step. 2023 has been good to the pod and me. Thanks to everyone who was on.

Here is to a great 2024 with all of you guys!

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Summary: For this one, I talked to Jelmer ten Wolde of Greentech Technologies. As CEO of the company, he is responsible for the success they are seeing in the middle of Europe. Mining profitably with energy prices where they are in the middle of Europe is not an easy feat. Listen to this one to understand how they are doing it. 

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Summary: For this one I sat down with Alejandro de la Torre. We talk about his newly announced Pool with the name DEMAND. He will be implementing Stratum V2 for the first time ever and hopefully drive all other pools to do the same and complete his mission. Listen to him explain the benefits and thoughts around setting this up.

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Summary: I talked to Dan Rosen about the derivative products that Luxor is offering. Recently they have upgraded their offering to include physical delivery of Bitcoin from Hashrate, which is still based on their NDF. Find out what all this means by pressing play!

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Hey folks! Today I spoke to Daniel Jonsson of MGMT Ventures and Greenblocks Mining! We spoke about Iceland, the local energy situation, politics, his mining business and a bunch of other topics. Time flew past us and I hope the same happens to you when you are listening to the interview! Daniel has a ton of experience and a great story and will probably change your viewpoint when it comes to Iceland and Hashrate production!

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Summary: I sat down with Brad of Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol to talk through the method he and his company are offering miners a chance to add additional revenue to their operation. Sustainability and Bitcoin Mining are always hot topics. This was an exciting conversation that got a bit spicy in parts. Hope you enjoy and engage in discussions!

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Summary: In this Episode, I spoke to Gerson Martinez of Volcano Energy. We talked about his road to Bitcoin, the company and its plans and a bunch about El Salvador! Gerson is from El Salvador originally and gives a great perspective on current developments in the country. 

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Summary: This week I spoke to Dr. Elly Pembroke. She is an independent scientist, who focuses her work and education on Bitcoin Mining more broadly and Semiconductor Research and development more specifically. We talk about how chips come into existence, how they work, how they end up on hashboards. Lots of technical nuance in here. If you tell me you didn’t learn anything new after listening, I know you lying. Enjoy the chat!

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Summary: This week I speak with Romain Nouzareth. He is CEO of SATO Technologies, a public mining company out of Canada listed on the TSX and OTCQB. This is the first time I get to interview a CEO of a publicly traded company. I hope you enjoy and get something out of the questions and answers that structured this conversation!

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Summary: Today I talked to Sebastien Hess, CEO of Blockgreen. We talk about their product, Hashrate hedging instruments in the Bitcoin Mining industry and what their overall vision is for the market going forward.

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Summary: Today I spoke to Nico Smid! He runs his own Company called Digital Mining Solutions where he provides advice to hosting service providers and self-miners with a focus on Latin America. He has a wealth of experience in the mining industry and I am glad he let me pick his brains!

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Summary: On this one I speak with Tylor Cohoon, who wrote an article on Braiins a few months ago, in which he described my commonly referred to dice roll article. His analogy makes bitcoin mining more quickly understandable and is a great way to get people involved.

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Summary: In this one, I chat with Michael, “Schnitzel”, and we talk about Home Mining. He claims to be a software guy, but after this episode, I know he is all about hardware as well. He has built an integration for the Open Source Software Home Assitant to control his miners at home. ASICs are used to heat House, Whirlpool and Hot Water Geyser. Take a listen, enjoy the technical detail and chat!

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I spoke to Paul Cockerham, Partner at Verdemining. He and I are talking about their flared gas operations in the south of the US. He goes into the technical detail of the different stages the gas is going through before it's turned into electricity and heat. Some exciting details, that I am sure you are not aware of when it comes to utilising ASICs this way.

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This will get your head spinnin’. Make sure you are sitting down for this! Ali and Troy join me for an absolute delight of a discussion, if I may say so myself. We talk about Optimizing Infrastructure, Solar, and Energy transition where hashrate production fits into all this and the future of mining among other things.

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After another break, Ryan joins me for an interview. He works at a Canadian nuclear research facility and is an expert in this field. Of course, I had to bring him on to talk about the current state of nuclear energy, small modular reactors (SMRs) and the combination of those technologies with Bitcoin Mining.

Really enjoyed making this and hope you enjoy listening just as much!

I speak to Jaran from Luxor on this one. He is a Business Developer and Research Analyst at Luxor. We talk about mining around the world. Specifically, we go into detail on Mining in UAE. An Article on this drops very soon, so make sure to check that out, when it is released!

This was great. I had tons of fun. Please excuse audio quality - the leafblower made my life difficult!

If you want more from Jaran and want us to dive deeper into specific countries, let us know. Enjoy!

On this one, I speak to Bob about btcprague, his company “Barefoot Mining”, public companies, the history of mining and centralisation. His articles, released in Bitcoin magazine, play a huge role as well.

This is a wealth of knowledge. Please enjoy and let us know if you have questions

On this one Shaun and I dive deep on how Lancium helps to stabilise the ERCOT Grid. We talk about loadshedding in South Africa, renewables and a crazy bet. Check out his Twitter if you haven’t! It’s full of value!

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Mark and I speak about Scilling Mining. Recently, cointelegraph visited their first operation between a lot of cows and green fields in Ireland. As an irish company they focus on mining Bitcoin with stranded power. An exciting conversation about Mark’s vision for Scilling and their operation that’s in the field. Give this a listen!

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Janet and I speak about Gridless and their mining operation in Kenya. The topic of mining in Africa overall as well as aspects of Mini-Grids are topics of our conversation. I myself worked in the mini-grid space for some time, so this topic is very dear to me. Please reach out to Janet with any questions you might have. Proud to have my first representative from a project in Africa on the pod. Gridless does amazing work, give this a listen!

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Adam and I speak about Vespene Energy, what solutions they offer, how they leverage Bitcoin Mining to mitigate some of the most dangerous emissions to the climate, and recent developments. A fantastic discussion! Let us know what you thought!

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In this episode, I speak to Daniel Batten about his recent study on Bitcoin’s Electricity usage and composition. He has done thorough work to make an additional, updated Study based on the Cambridge Model available to share. It is an excellent piece of work. Let us know what you think!

Aloha!

In this episode, I chat with Nate Harmon from OceanBitEnergy about OTEC, among other things. OTEC is a technology that is currently seen as highly inefficient and capital-intensive. Bitcoin Mining has the chance to change that. Listen to Nate explaining how. He is a wealth of knowledge, and I am happy to have sat down with him. Mahalo!

In dieser Episode unterhalte ich mich ausgiebig mit Kristian “Calé” Kläger von der Kläger Group über die Entwicklungen der letzten Monate mit Bezug zum Bitcoin Mining. Als eines der ersten mittelständisches Unternehmen in Deutschland hat die Kläger Group Bitcoin Mining integriert, um mehr Solarstrom nutzen zu können und Abwärme in Betriebsprozesse einzuleiten. Ein wahres Leuchtturm-Projekt für die Möglichkeiten, die Bitcoin Mining ermöglicht.

Wir unterhalten uns außerdem über das frisch ausgegründete Projekt: Terahash. Seit Februar bietet die Plattform “Education, Energy and Events” und damit eine Anlaufstelle für Interessierte, Unternehmen und Kritiker sich mit dem Thema Bitcoin auseinanderzusetzen.

Danke für deine Zeit Kris!

In this episode, I speak to Colin Sullivan, CEO and Co-Founder of MintGreen. MintGreen focuses its efforts on District Heating and leverages Bitcoin Mining for another fascinating application. Give the show a listen and let us know any questions.

Ahoi! In dieser Folge geht es ein wenig mehr um die Praxis in der Energiewirtschaft. Mein Gast, Gutenberg, ist im kaufmännischen Sektor bei einem Stadtwerk tätig und ich habe ihn ein wenig ausgequetscht. Wir unterhalten uns über die aktuelle Energiesituation und generell Themen wie Einkauf, Planung, etc. The orange Coin kommt etwas zu kurz in dieser Folge, aber nicht komplett. Gutenberg und sein Kollege planen an einem Projekt, was aufgrund der aktuellen Situation etwas auf Eis liegt, bei dem es darum geht die Abwärme von Minern für Fernwärme nutzbar zu machen. 

Leider hatten wir etwas technische Probleme am Anfang. Es wird daher eventuell einen Nachtrag geben, wenn das Projekt weitere Schritte nach vorne macht. 

Viel Spaß!