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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.

Building the Future: Educating the Next 10k Bitcoin Developers

Building the Future: Educating the Next 10k Bitcoin Developers

The August 4, 2023 episode of Built on Bitcoin features Lisa Neigut, co-founder of Base58, and centers on the acute shortage of Bitcoin developers and the importance of educating the next generation of Bitcoin technologists.

Bitcoin’s Energy Use Revealed: Insights from Nonce Analysis

Bitcoin’s Energy Use Revealed: Insights from Nonce Analysis

In the July 11, 2023 episode of The Mining Pod, Karim Helmy explains how nonce, a crucial part of the Bitcoin proof of work process, helps determine the energy footprint of the Bitcoin network.

19 Benefits of Bitcoin That Most People Have Never Heard About

19 Benefits of Bitcoin That Most People Have Never Heard About

In the September 12, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer, Nik Bhatia lays out 19 overlooked benefits of Bitcoin, focusing on its far-reaching human impact beyond financial speculation.

Bitcoin and Māori Self-determination: A Path to Economic Sovereignty

Bitcoin and Māori Self-determination: A Path to Economic Sovereignty

In the April 7, 2023 episode of The Transformation of Value podcast features a discussion between Cody Ellingham and Ben Jarvie on the intersection of Māori sovereignty, self-determination, and Bitcoin.

Unlocking Bitcoin’s Next Bull Run: The Role of Bitcoin ETF Options

Unlocking Bitcoin’s Next Bull Run: The Role of Bitcoin ETF Options

In the September 27, 2024 episode of Unchained, host Laura Shin interviews Joshua Lim about the recent developments in Bitcoin ETF options, focusing on how this could potentially unlock the next Bitcoin bull run.

China's Stimulus and Global Metals: Impacts and Opportunities

China's Stimulus and Global Metals: Impacts and Opportunities

The Sept 28, 2024 episode of the David Lin Show featured a short interview with Jeff Christian, Managing Partner of CPM Group. Jeff focuses on the effects of China’s recent stimulus package on global markets, particularly in relation to metals like gold, silver, copper, and lithium.

Expanding Energy Access in Africa: How Bitcoin Mining is Powering Rural Communities

Expanding Energy Access in Africa: How Bitcoin Mining is Powering Rural Communities

In the January 18, 2023 episode of What Bitcoin Did, guest Erik Hersman explains how his company, Gridless, collaborates with mini-grid providers to utilize stranded energy, energy that is produced but not consumed by the local communities.