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Murray Rudd

Dr. Murray Rudd is an applied environmental microeconomist and policy researcher. His full attention is now on Bitcoin’s economic, social, technical and environmental impacts and potential.

Riot CEO: How Bitcoin Mining Stabilizes Energy Grids

Riot CEO: How Bitcoin Mining Stabilizes Energy Grids

The November 8, 2023 episode of The Bitcoin Layer focuses on how Bitcoin mining contributes to stabilizing energy grids, especially in Texas. Jason Les shares insights on how Bitcoin miners utilize surplus energy from intermittent renewable sources like wind.

Optimizing Bitcoin Mining Efficiency: Cooling Systems and Energy Strategies

Optimizing Bitcoin Mining Efficiency: Cooling Systems and Energy Strategies

The October 1, 2024 episode of The Mining Pod featured Brad Cuddy discussing his experience at Choya Energy, a company focused on testing and optimizing cooling systems for Bitcoin mining in the harsh climate of West Texas.

Bitcoin Mining: Adapt or Die – Navigating Energy Costs and the Halving Challenge

Bitcoin Mining: Adapt or Die – Navigating Energy Costs and the Halving Challenge

The October 17, 2023 episode of What Bitcoin Did features Nick Hansen and Matthew Williams, of Luxor, exploring the current state of Bitcoin mining, its challenges, and how miners can adapt or face extinction.

HBO's Bitcoin Documentary: Focused on the Wrong Mystery?

HBO's Bitcoin Documentary: Focused on the Wrong Mystery?

In the October 10, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer, Nik Bhatia reviews HBO’s Bitcoin documentary about the mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto's identity, which he argues is irrelevant to Bitcoin’s real-world importance.

Bitcoin, Baklava & Advice from a Bitcoin OG

Bitcoin, Baklava & Advice from a Bitcoin OG

The October 10, 2024 episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast features Mandrik, an early Bitcoin adopter who shares his personal journey from selling baklava in exchange for Bitcoin in 2011 to becoming a well-known figure in Bitcoin circles.

Unlocking Bitcoin’s Future in Australia: Policy Advocacy and Grassroots Engagement

Unlocking Bitcoin’s Future in Australia: Policy Advocacy and Grassroots Engagement

In the October 9, 2024 episode of the Transformation of Value podcast, Cody Ellingham interviews Bayani Mills, the acting CEO of the Australian Bitcoin Industry Body (ABIB). Mills discusses the role of the ABIB in advocating for Bitcoin within the Australian political system.

Bitcoin Miner Shakeup: Surprising Q3 Winners and Future Risks

Bitcoin Miner Shakeup: Surprising Q3 Winners and Future Risks

In his October 10, 2024 episode, Sebastian discusses how Bitfarms and Riot were the only two Bitcoin miners to outperform their Q2 revenue in Q3, defying market expectations.