x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

HashrateUp

HashrateUp is a podcast that delves into Bitcoin mining and exciting projects, utilizing hashrate production to unlock new potentials in the broader energy industry. From details about innovative mining operations to exciting applications powered by classic energy resources, we’ll discuss the various ways the Bitcoin network is powered and its impact on the environment. Join us as we talk with industry experts, researchers, and thought leaders to understand how Bitcoin is shaping the future of power

technology

All Episodes

00:44:55

046 Lessons From a First-Time Miner – Buy. Earn....

HashrateUp ·

2025/07/29

Lessons From a First-Time Miner w/ SantoshIn this episode, Santosh shares his real-world journey into Bitcoin mining — from buying his first 10 ASICs to dealing with warranty delays, broken hashboards, and the tough reality of hosted retail mining.We cover the full cycle: why he started mining, what changed once the machines were online, and what he learned the hard way. This episode is packed with practical lessons for anyone thinking about mining — especially if you're starting small and

en-us

00:45:58

045 Building Better Bitcoin Miners Through Control &...

HashrateUp ·

2025/07/22

HASHRATE UP #045 – Optimizing Bitcoin Miners: Control Boards, Firmware & Cooling w/ Jim SetoIn this episode, Jesse is joined by Jim Seto, CEO of Epic Blockchain Technologies — a hardware-first company focused on building smarter, more modular Bitcoin mining systems.Jim explains how Epic develops custom control boards, firmware, and full-system ASIC solutions for miners operating in both large-scale and remote environments. The conversation dives into:- Why control boards are the “nervous system”

en-us

00:49:30

044 How to Sell Your Hashrate at the Best Price – w/...

HashrateUp ·

2025/07/15

🎧 HASHRATE UP #44 – How to Buy and Sell Hashrate in Real Time (w/ Marko Tarman, Nicehash)What if you could buy 5 exahash of Bitcoin mining power in seconds — without owning a single ASIC?In this episode, Jesse talks to Marko Tarman, Lead Mining Manager at Nicehash, about how Nicehash has created the world’s first real-time spot market for Bitcoin hashrate. They discuss how the system works, why buyers are bidding on SHA256, how payouts compare to traditional FPPS pools, and why institutional miners

en-us

00:50:33

043 How Bitcoin Miners Can Monetize Heat: Full...

HashrateUp ·

2025/07/09

🎧 HASHRATE UP #043 – Heat is a Product, Not a Problem (w/ Tyler Stevens, Exergy)This week, Jesse speaks with Tyler Stevens, author of Bitcoin Mining Heat Reuse and founder of Exergy, a company focused on integrating Bitcoin miners into heating infrastructure.They explore:– The economic viability of heat reuse in mining– Tyler’s background in thermal engineering– The 3-tier model of heat reuse: residential, commercial, industrial– Retrofitting ASICs for homes & businesses– Real-world case

en-us

00:52:44

042 Inside Giga Energy's $500M Mining Infrastructure...

HashrateUp ·

2025/07/02

🎧 HashrateUp #42 – From Flare Gas to 500+ MW: Inside Giga Energy’s Bitcoin Mining InfrastructureIn this episode, Jesse is joined by Collin Kelly, Enterprise Account Manager at Giga Energy, to unpack how the company evolved from flare gas Bitcoin mining to delivering institutional-grade infrastructure across the globe.Collin shares his journey from building his own mining startup to leading enterprise deals at Luxor and now at Giga. He explains what makes high-quality mining containers stand out,

en-us

00:48:41

041 Why Good Hosting Is Way HARDER Than You Think w/...

HashrateUp ·

2025/06/23

EPISODE 41 — The Bitcoin Hosting Business Is Way Harder Than You ThinkGuest: Brock Tompkins (CEO, Deep South Operating)Brock Tompkins is the CEO of Deep South Operating (DSO), a U.S.-based hosting provider running 35 megawatts across two sites in Mississippi and Tennessee — including immersion setups and one of the most unique mining locations in North America: a decommissioned nuclear facility.In this episode, Brock opens up about the real challenges of operating hosting infrastructure at scale. We

en-us

00:41:22

040 Why LATAM Is Bitcoin’s Next Mining Frontier w/...

HashrateUp ·

2025/06/17

🎧 HashrateUp #040 – Why LATAM Is Bitcoin’s Next Mining Frontier w/ Nacho PaulsNacho Pauls (Managing Director, Mining & Energy at Penguin Group) explains how Paraguay’s abundant hydropower, low-cost energy, and fast buildout timelines make it one of Bitcoin’s most strategic mining destinations.Penguin Group built a 100 MW site in 10 months — powered by the Itaipú Dam — and uses part of its revenue to fund a nonprofit coding academy that has trained over 4,500 youth in Paraguay.💡 Topics

en-us

00:49:30

039 Inside the World’s Most Efficient Bitcoin Miner...

HashrateUp ·

2025/06/10

🎧 HASHRATE UP #039 – The 5 J/TH SEALminer: Bitdeer’s Bold ASIC Strategy w/ Haris BasitThis week, Jesse is joined by Haris Basit, CSO of Bitdeer – one of the world’s most vertically integrated Bitcoin mining companies.They dive deep into:• The newly announced SEAL A3 miner and its goal of 5 J/TH efficiency• Why Bitdeer designs its own ASICs and builds its own infrastructure• Competing with Bitmain and Whatsminer on price, quality, and energy use• The company’s 2.7 GW global footprint – from Texas to

en-us

00:49:02

038 How Satokie Runs 186MW of Mining Sites w/ Shyke...

HashrateUp ·

2025/06/04

🎧 HASHRATE UP #038 – Inside the Engine Room of Bitcoin Mining (w/ Shyke Lowers, Satokie Mining)What does it take to operate 186 megawatts of Bitcoin mining infrastructure — and scale toward 1 gigawatt?In this episode, Jesse speaks with Shyke Lowers, COO and Co-Founder of Satokie Mining, about the toughest part of industrial Bitcoin mining: operations. They dive into what makes or breaks a mining site — from infrastructure design and on-site team management to technician training, fault diagnostics,

en-us

00:47:13

037 BitFuFu: The NASDAQ Miner With a Different...

HashrateUp ·

2025/06/03

🎧 Episode 37 – BitFuFu Is a NASDAQ Miner—but Their Playbook Is Totally DifferentGuest: Charlie Bradley (VP Investor Relations, BitFuFu)BitFuFu (NASDAQ: FUFU) is unlike any other public Bitcoin miner.In this episode, Jesse and Charlie dive into:• BitFuFu’s cloud-first model and retail hashrate strategy• Operating 566+ MW across 5 continents• Strategic partnership with Bitmain• Vertical integration: BitFuFu OS, pool, Aladdin system• Why the market still misunderstands their value• Expansion plans,

en-us

00:49:53

036 Engineering Better Mining ROI – Insights from a...

HashrateUp ·

2025/05/20

HASHRATE UP #036 – How to Extend ASIC Lifespan w/ Deepak Atyam (Hashbranch)Jesse is joined by Deepak Atyam, co-founder and COO of Hashbranch – a mining investment platform focused on aligned incentives and Second Life strategies for Bitcoin ASICs.Topics discussed:– ASIC lifecycle management and profitability extension– Hosting deals and the 13,000-unit relocation with Merkle Standard– Profit-sharing vs. fixed-fee models– U.S. vs. international hosting strategy– Tax strategies using mining

en-us

01:28:50

035 Reclaiming Mining Sovereignty w/ Bitcoin Mechanic...

HashrateUp ·

2025/05/13

HASHRATE UP #035 – Bitcoin Mechanic & Mark Artymko: How Ocean Pool Breaks the FPPS MonopolyIn this episode, Jesse speaks with Bitcoin Mechanic and Mark Artymko from Ocean Pool about one of Bitcoin mining’s most pressing problems: the centralizing effect of FPPS pools.The guests explain how Ocean was designed from first principles — resurrecting the spirit of Luke Dashjr’s Eligius — to give miners true sovereignty, higher payouts, and direct network interaction. This conversation covers the inner

en-us

00:50:47

034 Can U.S. Bitcoin Mining Survive the New Tariffs?...

HashrateUp ·

2025/05/07

🎧 HASHRATE UP #034 – Hosting, Hashprice & the ASIC Bottleneck (w/ Nick Garland, Simple Mining)How does a hosting company survive in a volatile post-halving market?In this episode, Jesse sits down with Nick Garland, CEO of Simple Mining, to unpack the real-world challenges and strategies behind scaling a mining infrastructure business in the U.S.We discuss:– The 50 MW partnership with Alps Blockchain– Navigating tariffs and ASIC import challenges– Why Simple Mining offers free repairs and pause

en-us

00:56:19

033 Ethiopia: From 0 to 1 GW Bitcoin Mining in 15...

HashrateUp ·

2025/04/29

🎧 HASHRATE UP #033 – Ethiopia: From 0 to 1 GW Bitcoin Mining in 15 Months (w/ Nemo, QRB Labs)In this episode, Nemo from QRB Labs returns to HashrateUp to share how Ethiopia has gone from zero to nearly 1 GW of Bitcoin mining capacity in just 15 months.We talk about the rapid rise of mining in the region, challenges around regulation and importation, the realities of grid strain, and how Bitcoin mining could be the catalyst for building out Ethiopia’s energy infrastructure to 100 GW in the

en-us

00:47:16

032 A Futuristic Way to Heat Your Home w/Christian Naef

HashrateUp ·

2025/04/24

HASHRATE UP #032 – Heating Homes with Hashrate – with Christian NaefIn this episode, Jesse speaks with Christian Naef, CEO and Co-Founder of RY3T, a Swiss startup using Bitcoin miners to heat homes. Christian shares how their futuristic heating system works, why it’s gaining traction in Europe, and how solar power, immersion cooling, and clever design come together in the RY3T solution.We discuss:– How RY3T turns ASIC waste heat into usable home heating– Technical architecture behind the system–

en-us

00:51:13

031 The Truth About Mining Pools – Stratum V2 vs FPPS...

HashrateUp ·

2025/04/15

🎧 Episode 31 – Hashrate Wars, Proxy Pools & the Rise of Stratum V2 (with Agustin Krupka)In this episode, Jesse is joined by Agustin Krupka (aka @KenobiGeneral5) from DMND Pool to talk about the growing centralization at the mining pool layer — and why most decentralization today is just a façade.They explore:– Why FPPS creates invisible power structures– How proxy pools mask the dominance of major players– Why Stratum V2 is the critical upgrade Bitcoin needs– What DMND Pool is doing

en-us

00:45:59

030 The current state of Bitcoin Mining in 2025...

HashrateUp ·

2025/04/08

🎙 HASHRATE UP #030 – Bitcoin Mining Reality Check (w/ Ethan Vera, Luxor)Hashrate Up is back! After a short break, host Jesse Pielke kicks off 2025 with a powerhouse episode featuring Ethan Vera, co-founder of Luxor Technologies.It’s been just over a year since their last talk — and the mining world has shifted dramatically.💥 From hashprice collapsing from $100 to $47📈 300+ EH/s surge in network hashrate📦 ASIC import headaches🌍 Mining growth in Africa⚙️ Luxor’s firmware, ASIC desk & trading

en-us

00:55:08

029 The Future of Bitcoin Mining in the US: Insights...

HashrateUp ·

2024/07/21

Block Height: 851286Welcome back to HashrateUp! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Bitcoin mining, regulation, and US politics with Dennis Porter, CEO and co-founder of the Satoshi Action Fund. This conversation covers a range of topics from the challenges and opportunities in Bitcoin mining to the role of policy and legislation in shaping the future of this technology. Introduction to Dennis Porter: Learn about Dennis's role at the Satoshi Action Fund and his mission to make the

en-us

00:55:03

028 Exploring Bitdeer's Vertical Integration and ASIC...

HashrateUp ·

2024/07/14

Blockheight: 849590Welcome back to HashrateUp! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Bitdeer with Harris Bassett, the Chief Strategy Officer. Join us as we explore Bitdeer's journey, their approach to vertical integration, and their groundbreaking advancements in ASIC development. Key Highlights: Introduction to Harris Bassett and Bitdeer: Harris shared his extensive background in chip design and semiconductor technology, including his work on ultra-bright LEDs and gallium

en-us

00:48:07

027 From Energy to Bitcoin: The Stronghold Digital...

HashrateUp ·

2024/07/07

Block Height: 847795Welcome back to HashrateUp! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Bitcoin mining with Greg Beard, CEO of Stronghold Digital Mining. Join us as we explore the unique business model of Stronghold Digital, focusing on their vertical integration strategy and how it sets them apart in the industry. Key Topics Discussed: Stronghold Digital's vertically integrated Bitcoin mining operations The environmental and economic benefits of their unique power generation

en-us

102 results

Similar Podcasts

Lead With AI

Tamara Nall

Linux in the Ham Shack

Black Sparrow Media

Data Engineering Podcast

Tobias Macey

Eye On A.I.

Craig S. Smith

Reflections

Livewire Labs