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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.

Integrating Bitcoin Mining with Renewable Energy: A Hedging Strategy for Electricity Price Volatility

Integrating Bitcoin Mining with Renewable Energy: A Hedging Strategy for Electricity Price Volatility

Full article summary: Bastian-Pinto, C.L., Araujo, F.V.d.S., Brandão, L.E., Gomes, L.L., 2021. Hedging renewable energy investments with Bitcoin mining. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 138, 110520.

Bitcoin Mining: Exploring Environmental Impacts and Opportunities Through the Film, Dirty Coin

Bitcoin Mining: Exploring Environmental Impacts and Opportunities Through the Film, Dirty Coin

In the August 27, 2024 episode of The Mining Pod, Alana Mediavilla’s discusses her documentary film, Dirty Coin, which focuses on Bitcoin mining and its environmental impact. Alana explains her motivation to address concerns and misconceptions about Bitcoin’s alleged environmental harm.

Praxeology and Bitcoin: Redefining Human Action in the Digital Economy

Praxeology and Bitcoin: Redefining Human Action in the Digital Economy

The June 28, 2023 episode of the What is Money podcast features Knut Svanholm. The conversation focuses on praxeology as a framework within Austrian economics that emphasizes the subjective nature of human actions and decision-making, and Bitcoin's implications.

Bitcoin’s Role in Resisting Censorship and Financial Exclusion

Bitcoin’s Role in Resisting Censorship and Financial Exclusion

The September 27, 2024 episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker interviews Adam O'Brien, the founder and CEO of Bitcoin Well, exploring the deep-seated issues within the traditional fiat financial system and advocating for Bitcoin as a solution to these problems.

Softwar Revisited: Reframing Non-Lethal Warfare in the Digital Age with Bitcoin

Softwar Revisited: Reframing Non-Lethal Warfare in the Digital Age with Bitcoin

The May 15, 2023 episode of the What is Money podcast revisits Jason Lowery's ideas on Softwar. Having had thinking time, Lowery now posits that Bitcoin, traditionally framed as a form of money, should be reframed as a power projection technology, particularly suited for the domain of cyberspace.

Bitcoin's Role in the Power Projection Game (part 5)

Bitcoin's Role in the Power Projection Game (part 5)

The March 3, 2022 episode of the What is Money podcast finished the 5-part series with Jason Lowery. In episode 5, Lowery explains that Bitcoin's strategic significance lies not in its operational efficiency but in its completely unique position as a decentralized and trustless monetary system.

China's Monetary Stimulus and Bitcoin's Financialization: Strategic Insights

China's Monetary Stimulus and Bitcoin's Financialization: Strategic Insights

In the September 24, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer, guest Matt Dines discusses the recent developments in China's monetary policy, focusing on the People's Bank of China's (PBOC) introduction of massive stimulus measures.