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Riot Platforms: Advancing Bitcoin Mining Efficiency and Strategic Energy Use

Riot Platforms: Advancing Bitcoin Mining Efficiency and Strategic Energy Use

An October 3, 2024 episode of McNallie Money featured Jason Les, CEO of Riot Platforms, who discussed the company’s impressive growth in Bitcoin mining efficiency, strategic energy management, and plans for continued hash rate expansion.

HeatBit: Decentralizing Bitcoin Mining for the Smart Home

HeatBit: Decentralizing Bitcoin Mining for the Smart Home

In the August 12, 2023 episode of Blue Collar Bitcoin, Alex Busarov, co-founder of HeatBit, discusses the integration of Bitcoin mining with home heating, providing a dual-purpose energy solution.

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.

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.

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.

Strategic Insights from the ASIC Miner Market: Challenges and Opportunities

Strategic Insights from the ASIC Miner Market: Challenges and Opportunities

The Sept 17, 2024 episode of The Mining Pod featured a short interview with Ian Descoteaux, who discussed the current state of the ASIC miner market, focusing primarily on the new Bitmain S21 series and the challenges surrounding Bitcoin mining hardware.