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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.

Bitcoin’s Transformative Power: Financial Sovereignty, Privacy, and New Business Models

Bitcoin’s Transformative Power: Financial Sovereignty, Privacy, and New Business Models

The July 4, 2021 inaugural episode of the Closing the Loop podcast featured a conversation between John Vallis and Gigi. They delve into Bitcoin’s transformative role in society, focusing on its ability to empower individuals by offering financial sovereignty and privacy.

Bitcoin Mining: A Solution for Grid Stability and Renewable Energy Integration

Bitcoin Mining: A Solution for Grid Stability and Renewable Energy Integration

The July 5, 2022 episode of the Closing the Loop podcast features Shaun Connell discussing the critical intersections of Bitcoin mining, renewable energy, and power grids.

Expanding Bitcoin's Global Reach Through Lightning: Core Developments and Strategic Insights

Expanding Bitcoin's Global Reach Through Lightning: Core Developments and Strategic Insights

The November 30, 2023 episode of the Blockstream Talk podcast featured Rusty Russell, who explored the current state and future prospects of the Lightning Network, focusing on its expansion as a scalable solution for Bitcoin transactions.

Fee Surges, Mergers, and Carbon Taxes: The Shifting Landscape of Bitcoin Mining

Fee Surges, Mergers, and Carbon Taxes: The Shifting Landscape of Bitcoin Mining

The August 23, 2024 episode of The Mining Pod delves into major trends reshaping the Bitcoin mining industry, including a surge in transaction fees, the Bitfarms-Stronghold merger, and the potential implications of a proposed IMF carbon tax.

Bitcoin, AI, and Economic Sovereignty

Bitcoin, AI, and Economic Sovereignty

The October 1, 2024 episode of What is Money featured Eric Weiss, who focuses on Bitcoin's evolution, economic challenges, and the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the economy.

Bitcoin Bullishness Explored: Insights from BTC Sessions on Decentralization and Peer-to-Peer Economies

Bitcoin Bullishness Explored: Insights from BTC Sessions on Decentralization and Peer-to-Peer Economies

The October 2, 2024 episode of the Bitcoin Infinity Show features Ben Perrin (BTC Sessions), who delves into the intricacies of Bitcoin adoption, education, and community building.

Bitcoin Inflows Surge, New Mining Decentralization Protocol, and Legal Challenges in the Mining Sector

Bitcoin Inflows Surge, New Mining Decentralization Protocol, and Legal Challenges in the Mining Sector

The October 4, 2024 episode of The Mining Pod covers recent developments in Bitcoin mining and investment, focusing on institutional inflows, the introduction of Ocean's DATUM protocol, the impact of Hurricane Helene on CleanSpark’s operations, and the legal dispute involving Swan Mining.