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HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast

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

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00:05:57

[FOCUS] Everyone’s Lying About Mining Costs

HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast ·

2025/10/21

Many hosting ads claim it only costs $55,000 to mine one Bitcoin — but that number leaves out the most important part.In this Focus episode, Jesse breaks down the real cost to mine one BTC, including ASIC depreciation, maintenance, and electricity. He explains why understanding your full cost structure is critical for long-term profitability — whether you’re hosting or running your own setup.🧠 Sponsors🛠 Hashbranch — Hosting & hardware made simple. Code HASHRATEUP100⚙️ SoloMining.de — Home

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00:39:08

054 How Power Mining Builds Containers That Last w/...

HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast ·

2025/10/17

Jesse talks with Janis Varkals from Power Mining about how Europe builds Bitcoin mining infrastructure.They discuss container design, PDUs, and hydro heat reuse — plus what sets European manufacturing standards apart in the mining world.Follow Power Mining on X: @PowerMiningFarm🛠 Sponsored byHashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simple.Code: HASHRATEUP100 – $100 off every Buy & Host package.SoloMining.de – Home & solo mining made easy.Code: HASHRATEUP📲 HASHRATEUP HARDWARE

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00:14:52

How Import Rules Stop Bitcoin Mining in Ethiopia w/ Nemo

HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast ·

2025/10/09

In this HashrateUp Africa Summit special, Jesse sits down with Nemo, Director of QRB Labs, to uncover the real challenges of importing ASICs into Ethiopia.Recorded during the Africa Bitcoin Mining Summit 2025 in Zambia, this episode dives into the bureaucratic and regulatory maze miners face — from import licenses and customs bottlenecks to policies that slow down one of Africa’s most promising Bitcoin mining markets.Nemo explains how Ethiopia’s import system has become the biggest bottleneck for

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00:11:52

[FOCUS] Does Mining on Solar Make Sense?...

HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast ·

2025/10/07

In this HashrateUp Focus episode, Jesse breaks down the real economics behind Bitcoin mining on solar — when it works, when it doesn’t, and why it only makes sense under very specific conditions.He walks through real numbers comparing revenue-share and fixed-price deals, explains why uptime and hardware choice matter, and shows why old, cheap ASICs and truly stranded power are key for solar mining to be viable.If you’ve ever wondered whether mining on solar actually makes financial sense, this

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00:20:53

Africa’s Stranded Power Flywheel w/ Erik Hersman

HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast ·

2025/10/05

In this HashrateUp Africa Summit special, Jesse sits down with Erik Hersman, CEO and Co-Founder of Gridless — the company pioneering community-powered Bitcoin mining across Africa.Recorded in Zambia after the Africa Bitcoin Mining Summit 2025, Erik explains how Bitcoin mining transforms stranded hydro energy into productive load that powers villages, stabilizes mini-grids, and drives rural electrification.They also discuss Outpost Power, Gridless’ new energy arm, the economics of revenue sharing,

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00:08:05

[FOCUS] What Happens When Hashprice Moves Up or Down

HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast ·

2025/10/04

In this HashrateUp Focus episode, Jesse breaks down the dynamics of Bitcoin mining hashprice — what happens when it goes up ⬆️ or down ⬇️, and how difficulty, hashrate, and Bitcoin price interact to shape miner revenue.Learn how different ASIC models perform under changing conditions, why difficulty increases get harder as the network grows, and how to calculate your break-even point.🛠 Sponsored byHashbranch – Code: HASHRATEUP100SoloMining.de – Code: HASHRATEUP📲 Used ASIC deals on Telegram:

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00:12:20

Africa’s Next Mining Hub: Zambia’s Stranded Power w/...

HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast ·

2025/10/01

In this HashrateUp Africa Summit special, Jesse speaks with Siddhartha (Sid) Parmar, Co-Founder of Quantum Hash Ventures.Quantum Hash is building off-grid Bitcoin mining sites powered by stranded hydro in Zambia. Sid explains the struggle with bureaucracy at government-owned utilities, why independent power producers (IPPs) are the real unlock for scaling, and how Bitcoin mining can drive rural electrification and energy growth across Africa.🛠 Sponsored byHashbranch – Hosting & hardware made

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00:41:12

053 Auradine’s $100M AI Bet and ASIC Innovation w/...

HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast ·

2025/09/23

Auradine just launched Upscale AI with a $100M seed round. Sanjay Gupta joins Jesse to discuss how AI and Bitcoin mining complement each other, Auradine’s approach to ASIC efficiency and cooling, and why Silicon Valley is betting big on the future of mining.🛠 SponsorsHashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simple. Code: HASHRATEUP100 👉 https://hashbranch.comSoloMining.de – Home & solo mining made easy. Code: HASHRATEUP 👉 https://solomining.de📲 HASHRATEUP HARDWARE DEALS💬 Telegram:

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00:08:29

[FOCUS] Why ASIC Prices Are as Cheap as Ever

HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast ·

2025/09/17

ASIC prices are as cheap as ever — but the key is to measure them in Bitcoin, not dollars.In this Focus episode, Jesse unpacks the Luxor ASIC Price Index, explains efficiency tiers, and shows why denominating in sats per terahash is crucial when deciding to buy or host miners.🛠 Sponsored by Hashbranch (code HASHRATEUP100) and SoloMining.de (code HASHRATEUP)📲 USED ASIC SALEShttps://t.me/hashrateup

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00:10:29

[FOCUS] The Most Important Metric in Bitcoin Mining

HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast ·

2025/09/12

The first HashrateUp Focus episode is here.Jesse breaks down Hashprice — what it is, how it’s calculated, and why it matters more than Bitcoin price for miners. From network difficulty and block rewards to fees and revenue per kWh, this short episode explains the key metric for mining profitability.🛠 Sponsored by:Hashbranch – code HASHRATEUP100SoloMining.de – code HASHRATEUP📲 Used ASIC Deals: https://t.me/hashrateup

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00:29:09

052 How Our Pool Pays More w/ Sunil

HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast ·

2025/09/09

🎧 HASHRATE UP #052 – How Our Pool Pays More w/ SunilSunil (“Captain Hashrate”) joins Jesse to explain the story behind Our Pool. We cover why two miners launched a new pool, how their RT-PPS model routes hashrate to the highest bidder in real time, and why they focus on fair, transparent payouts. Sunil also shares thoughts on retail auto-payouts, address vs account mining, challenges, and the role of transparency in Bitcoin mining.🔥 SPONSORED BYHashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simple. Use

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00:41:14

051 The Energy Intelligent Platform for Bitcoin...

HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast ·

2025/09/02

Medi Naseri, CEO & Co-Founder of LōD Technologies, returns to HashrateUp to share how Bitcoin mining has shifted from raw hashrate competition to an energy-intelligent IoT platform.We dive into the 5-layer energy playbook—real-time pricing, coincident peak strategy, demand response, ancillary services, and compliance—and explore why peak ≠ price in ERCOT. Medi also explains how Bitcoin mining and AI inference loads can complement each other as flexible compute, filling valleys in demand.He

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00:36:59

050 Where Bitcoin Mining Goes Next w/ Nico Smid

HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast ·

2025/08/26

🎧 HASHRATE UP #50 – Where Bitcoin Mining Goes Next w/ Nico SmidFor the 50th episode, Jesse is joined once again by Nico Smid, founder of Digital Mining Solutions. Nico runs one of the most-read mining newsletters in the industry and advises investors and operators on how to navigate the fast-changing world of Bitcoin mining.In this conversation, we dive into:Why hardware cycles matter and what the ProtoMiner launch tells us about the industry’s directionThe hidden truth behind the “144 blocks per

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00:50:03

049 Wilson Mining and the Next Generation of Bitcoin...

HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast ·

2025/08/19

Steven and Eric Wilson, founders of Wilson Mining, join Jesse to share their candid story of starting and scaling a Bitcoin mining business from the ground up.They reflect on the hard lessons of buying ASICs at the top of the market, why daily hashprice models mislead miners, and how thinking in Bitcoin terms changes investment decisions. We also dive into their philosophy on hosting vs. self-mining, the importance of recurring revenue, and why the recent Proto miner launch could reshape the

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00:57:50

048 The Gridless Path to Africa’s Energy Future w/...

HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast ·

2025/08/13

Reupload from August 1st, 2024 – new episodes return next week. This timeless conversation with Erik Hersman, CEO of Gridless, dives into how off-grid mining is powering Africa’s renewable energy future. We cover revenue-share models, rural electrification, six active sites across three countries, and the Green Africa Mining Alliance’s Seed Program. Hosted by Jesse Pielke.Sponsored by:Hashbranch – Hosting and hardware made simple. Use code HASHRATEUP100 for $100 off every Buy & Host package at

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01:05:25

047 Bitcoin Mining & Climate Change w/ Jeff Booth &...

HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast ·

2025/08/08

🎧 Episode #047 – Fiat Destroys Our Planet (Bitcoin Saves It)w/ Jeff Booth & Harald RauterThis is a reupload of a powerful conversation recorded at Bitcoin Atlantis in Madeira (2024).We dive into the idea that the climate crisis is ultimately a monetary issue, driven by fiat incentives and systemic misallocation.Jeff Booth explains why inflation equals climate change, and Harald Rauter shares how he moved from climate finance to a Bitcoin-first thesis.Topics include:– Fiat, inflation &

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00:44:55

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

HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast ·

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

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00:45:58

045 Building Better Bitcoin Miners Through Control &...

HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast ·

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”

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00:49:30

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

HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast ·

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

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00:50:33

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

HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast ·

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

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