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Decentralized Technology and the Fight for Global Freedom

Decentralized Technology and the Fight for Global Freedom

The October 19, 2024 episode of the Mr. Obnoxious podcast features Alex Gladstein of the Human Rights Foundation discussing how decentralized technologies like Bitcoin, eCash, and Nostr are essential tools for individuals in authoritarian regimes to resist state control.

Bitcoin as a Tool for Human Rights and Energy Innovation

Bitcoin as a Tool for Human Rights and Energy Innovation

The October 19, 2024 episode of Coin Stories features Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer of the Human Rights Foundation, explores Bitcoin's significant role in advancing human rights and fostering energy innovation.

Bitcoin’s Role in Powering Africa’s Energy Future

Bitcoin’s Role in Powering Africa’s Energy Future

The May 20, 2023 episode of the Blue Collar Bitcoin podcast featured Erik Hersman, a tech entrepreneur based in Africa, exploring how Bitcoin mining can help solve Africa’s energy problem by utilizing excess power from underutilized mini-grids.

Bitcoin Mining as a Flexible Energy Buyer: Solving Grid Congestion and Renewable Curtailment

Bitcoin Mining as a Flexible Energy Buyer: Solving Grid Congestion and Renewable Curtailment

The October 14, 2024 episode of the Stephan Livera Podcast features Kenji Tateiwa discussing the intersection of Bitcoin mining and renewable energy in Japan, particularly how Bitcoin miners can serve as flexible energy buyers.

Bitcoin Mining and Human Rights: Unlocking Energy Access and Financial Freedom

Bitcoin Mining and Human Rights: Unlocking Energy Access and Financial Freedom

In the October 11, 2024 episode of the HRF x Pubkey podcast Troy Cross, a professor of philosophy and long-time Bitcoiner, shares his journey from rejecting Bitcoin due to its environmental concerns to advocating for its carbon-neutral 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.

Harnessing Stranded Energy for Bitcoin Mining

Harnessing Stranded Energy for Bitcoin Mining

The September 28, 2020 episode of Nic Carter's On The Brink podcast with Chase Lochmiller drew focus to the, at the time, new concept of turning wasted energy into a financial asset.