Digital Gold

In this episode of Digital Gold, Mike Colyer provides an insider's readout on post-halving economics, supply chain arbitrage, and policy vectors steering Bitcoin's next-generation compute grid. Here are the key discussion points from the episode: 00:00:00 Introduction to Mike Colyer and Foundry 00:01:00 Mike Colyer's Bitcoin Journey and Motivation 00:12:00 Foundry's Genesis and Mission 00:19:00 Foundry's Operations and Services. 00:23:00 Insights on Bitcoin Mining and Network 00:30:00 AI's Impact on Mining and Grid Integration 00:37:00 Energy Costs and Future Outlook for Mining 00:43:00 Foundry's Spin-offs 00:49:00 Industry Maturity and Bitcoin's Security Budget Enjoyed the episode? If this conversation brought you new insights, we’d love for you to leave a review, it helps more Bitcoin enthusiasts and professionals discover the show. Have a guest you'd like to hear from or a topic you want us to explore? Drop your suggestions in the comments. We’re building this podcast with and for the mining community. Follow JohnPaul Baric X / Twitter: @baricjohnpaul [https://x.com/BaricJohnpaul] X / Twitter: MiningStore (@miningstore) on X [https://x.com/miningstore]   Mining Managed Program by MiningStore is our proven mining formula that delivers constant returns: [https://miningstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/favicon-100x100-1.png] Bitcoin Managed Mining Program - MiningStore | Bitcoin Mining and Management [https://miningstore.com/bitcoin-managed-mining-program/]   Earn Bitcoin at a 60% discount with Bitvault: [https://stcdn.leadconnectorhq.com/funnel/icon/favicon.ico] To The Moon | Join the Green Bitcoin Revolution [https://tothemoon.cash/]   Are you looking for miners, managed mining, or hosting? Book a call: [https://miningstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/favicon-100x100-1.png] Schedule a Demo - MiningStore | Bitcoin Mining and Management [https://miningstore.com/schedule-a-demo/]

In this episode, Labrador native Curtis Doran explains how he grew a lone garage miner into a 14 megawatt Bitcoin powerhouse, turned its waste heat into a lifeline for homes and businesses in Canada’s frozen northeast, and sets the stage before we dive into the detailed timestamps below. 00:00:00 - Introduction: Curtis Dorin and the Digital Gold Podcast 00:00:58 - Labrador's Unique Position for Bitcoin Mining 00:06:21 - Block Lab's Journey from Garage to 14 Megawatts 00:10:39 - The Quebec Power Deal and Policy Hurdles 00:21:07 - Hestia: Bitcoin Mining for Heat 00:30:57 - Hestia's Market and Demand Response Capabilities 00:46:27 - Certifications, Patents, and EV Charging Integration 00:50:09 - Bitcoin as a "Pioneer Species" and Grid Benefits 00:56:07 - Future Outlook and Satoshi's Vision 00:58:53 - Conclusion and Hestia Heat Call to Action Enjoyed the episode? If this conversation brought you new insights, we’d love for you to leave a review, it helps more Bitcoin enthusiasts and professionals discover the show. Have a guest you'd like to hear from or a topic you want us to explore? Drop your suggestions in the comments. We’re building this podcast with and for the mining community. Follow Curtis Doran: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-doran-7391669b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-doran-7391669b/] Follow JohnPaul Baric X / Twitter: @baricjohnpaul [https://x.com/BaricJohnpaul] X / Twitter: MiningStore (@miningstore) on X [https://x.com/miningstore]   Mining Managed Program by MiningStore is our proven mining formula that delivers constant returns: [https://miningstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/favicon-100x100-1.png] Bitcoin Managed Mining Program - MiningStore | Bitcoin Mining and Management [https://miningstore.com/bitcoin-managed-mining-program/]   Earn Bitcoin at a 60% discount with Bitvault: [https://stcdn.leadconnectorhq.com/funnel/icon/favicon.ico] To The Moon | Join the Green Bitcoin Revolution [https://tothemoon.cash/]   Are you looking for miners, managed mining, or hosting? Book a call: [https://miningstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/favicon-100x100-1.png] Schedule a Demo - MiningStore | Bitcoin Mining and Management [https://miningstore.com/schedule-a-demo/]

Drawing on his deep roots in finance, academia, media, and even personal Bitcoin mining experience, Alexander discusses Bitcoin's potential to decarbonize energy grids, harness stranded energy, and redefine sustainability. He unpacks the evolving role of Bitcoin mining, debunks common myths, and shares insights from his work at Cambridge, which bridges the gap between the mining industry and policymakers by providing trusted, evidence-based data. The conversation highlights key findings from Cambridge's latest report, including the significant impact of utilizing otherwise flared gas for mining and the changing geographic distribution of hashrate, ultimately envisioning a greener future for the industry. Enjoyed the episode? If this conversation brought you new insights, we’d love for you to leave a review, it helps more Bitcoin enthusiasts and professionals discover the show. Have a guest you'd like to hear from or a topic you want us to explore? Drop your suggestions in the comments. We’re building this podcast with and for the mining community. 0:00 – Introduction. Meet Alexander Neumueller, the architect of the CBECI and researcher at the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance. 3:45 – The Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI): Purpose and Methodology. How CBECI became the industry’s most cited source on Bitcoin mining energy use. 10:10 – Global Mining Energy Mix: What the Data Actually Shows. The true share of sustainable energy in Bitcoin mining. Regional differences: U.S., South America, Europe, and MENA. Dispelling misconceptions about Bitcoin’s carbon footprint. 16:20 – Mining as an Energy Asset: Grid Flexibility and Demand Response. How miners are increasingly acting as real-time energy participants. The emerging case for mining as a stabilizer in renewables-heavy grids. 22:50 – Institutional Capital and Mining Infrastructure. How energy data is unlocking new investment from funds, family offices, and energy firms. CBECI’s role in derisking mining narratives for traditional allocators. 28:00 – Policy, ESG, and the Role of Research. Why CBECI is referenced by policymakers and regulators globally. The gap between ESG perceptions and operational realities in mining. 35:15 – The Evolution of Mining Strategy. Efficiency, uptime, and jurisdictional selection as investment drivers. 42:00 – Final Thoughts & Resources. How investors can engage with CBECI findings. Where Bitcoin mining is heading and how research will continue to shape its trajectory. Follow Alexander Neumueller: X / Twitter: @alexneumueller - https://x.com/alexneumueller [https://x.com/alexneumueller] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-neumueller/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-neumueller/] Follow JohnPaul Baric X / Twitter: @baricjohnpaul [https://x.com/BaricJohnpaul] X / Twitter: MiningStore (@miningstore) on X [https://x.com/miningstore]   Mining Managed Program by MiningStore is our proven mining formula that delivers constant returns: [https://miningstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/favicon-100x100-1.png] Bitcoin Managed Mining Program - MiningStore | Bitcoin Mining and Management [https://miningstore.com/bitcoin-managed-mining-program/]   Earn Bitcoin at a 60% discount with Bitvault: [https://stcdn.leadconnectorhq.com/funnel/icon/favicon.ico] To The Moon | Join the Green Bitcoin Revolution [https://tothemoon.cash/]   Are you looking for miners, managed mining, or hosting? Book a call: [https://miningstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/favicon-100x100-1.png] Schedule a Demo - MiningStore | Bitcoin Mining and Management [https://miningstore.com/schedule-a-demo/]

Lukas Pfeiffer charts an arc from dorm room doubter to Genesis Digital Assets executive and institutional advisor, concluding that a Bitcoin only thesis delivers the most durable intrinsic value. He observes a macro inflection where infrastructure capital increasingly treats mining as a power monetization instrument, with pragmatic US operators racing ahead while European boardrooms remain constrained by ESG gatekeepers. Grid Imagery weaponizes this thesis by turning modular ASIC fleets into grid responsive assets that reach sub second frequency response of 0.7 seconds, unlocking premium ancillary service markets. The platform engineers a tri layer revenue stack that earns standby capacity fees while offline, captures negative price arbitrage when switched on, and continuously harvests block rewards. Pfeiffer contends that such flexible miners outclass battery storage and will anchor renewable heavy grids as they converge with high performance compute campuses to maximize capital efficiency and grid resilience. Enjoyed the episode? If this conversation brought you new insights, we’d love for you to leave a review, it helps more Bitcoin enthusiasts and professionals discover the show. Have a guest you'd like to hear from or a topic you want us to explore? Drop your suggestions in the comments. We’re building this podcast with and for the mining community. 00:00–05:00 Lukas Pfeiffer’s dorm-to-data-center origin story and rapid-scale tour at Genesis Digital Assets, framing his “Bitcoin-only” investment thesis. 05:00–12:00 Institutional capital gets a crash course in hash-rate economics: US boardrooms lean pragmatic while European ICs wrestle with ESG optics. 14:00–20:00 Unlocking ancillary-service revenue: Grid Imagery engineers sub-second (0.7 s) frequency-response capability, redefining miners as grid assets. 20:00–26:00 Triple-stack monetization flywheel paid standby, paid negative-price absorption, plus continuous block rewards creates a capital efficient flex-load platform. 32:00–38:00 Comparative asset analysis: modular ASIC fleets outclass lithium-ion storage on CAPEX, duty-cycle depth, and non-correlated yield exposure. 40:00–46:00 Five-year vision: hybrid HPC-Bitcoin campuses leveraging shared power envelopes, heat-reuse loops, and AI demand-response APIs. 48:00–End Talent call-out: Grid Imagery recruiting US energy-market specialists; connect with Pfeiffer on LinkedIn. @PfeifferLukas linkedin.com/in/lukas-pfeiffer- Follow JohnPaul Baric X / Twitter: @baricjohnpaul [https://x.com/BaricJohnpaul] X / Twitter: MiningStore (@miningstore) on X [https://x.com/miningstore]   Mining Managed Program by MiningStore is our proven mining formula that delivers constant returns: [https://miningstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/favicon-100x100-1.png] Bitcoin Managed Mining Program - MiningStore | Bitcoin Mining and Management [https://miningstore.com/bitcoin-managed-mining-program/]   Earn Bitcoin at a 60% discount with Bitvault: [https://stcdn.leadconnectorhq.com/funnel/icon/favicon.ico] To The Moon | Join the Green Bitcoin Revolution [https://tothemoon.cash/]   Are you looking for miners, managed mining, or hosting? Book a call: [https://miningstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/favicon-100x100-1.png] Schedule a Demo - MiningStore | Bitcoin Mining and Management [https://miningstore.com/schedule-a-demo/]

In this episode of Digital Gold, JohnPaul Baric sits down with Dennis Porter, CEO of Satoshi Action Fund, to unpack how Bitcoin mining is becoming a pivotal energy tool, not just a financial one. From saving lives in Texas winter storms to enabling energy development in Africa and rural America, Dennis explains why Bitcoin is a partner, not a parasite, to the grid. They also dive into hot-button topics like stablecoins surpassing Visa, Tether’s shocking profits compared to BlackRock, and what Dennis sees coming by 2030. This episode is a masterclass for energy entrepreneurs, policymakers, and investors who want to understand the real economic and environmental value behind Bitcoin infrastructure and why the time to build is now. Enjoyed the episode? If this conversation brought you new insights, we’d love for you to leave a review, it helps more Bitcoin enthusiasts and professionals discover the show. Have a guest you'd like to hear from or a topic you want us to explore? Drop your suggestions in the comments. We’re building this podcast with and for the mining community. Episode breakdown: 00:00 – Intro & Dennis’s Journey How Dennis discovered Bitcoin and transitioned from finance to advocacy. 06:00 – The Political Wake-Up Call How regulation threats led to the founding of Satoshi Action Fund. 12:00 – Right to Mine & Digital Asset Rights Early wins, state legislation, and what’s at stake for 20M+ Americans. 18:00 – Bitcoin’s Role in the Grid How mining supports grid resilience, clean energy, and rural revitalization. 26:00 – Peaker Plants vs. Bitcoin Miners Breaking down the economics and emissions of flexible load vs. legacy infrastructure. 31:00 – Vision 2030: Bitcoin as an Energy Development Tool The future of global power generation with Bitcoin as the buyer of last resort. 36:00 – Global Impact: Africa, Poverty, and Power Access Why Bitcoin can unlock prosperity for billions through energy inclusion. 44:00 – Federal Involvement & Methane Mitigation Should the U.S. back Bitcoin mining? And how it reduces environmental harm. 52:00 – Stablecoins, Tether, and Yield Politics Why stablecoins are shaking up traditional finance and who’s trying to stop it. 59:00 – How to Take Action Grassroots advocacy tips and how individuals can influence real policy. 1:06:00 – Final Thoughts & Dennis’s Vision A call to builders, advocates, and listeners to shape the future of Bitcoin. Follow JohnPaul Baric X / Twitter: @baricjohnpaul [https://x.com/BaricJohnpaul] X / Twitter: MiningStore (@miningstore) on X [https://x.com/miningstore]   Mining Managed Program by MiningStore is our proven mining formula that delivers constant returns: [https://miningstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/favicon-100x100-1.png] Bitcoin Managed Mining Program - MiningStore | Bitcoin Mining and Management [https://miningstore.com/bitcoin-managed-mining-program/]   Earn Bitcoin at a 60% discount with Bitvault: [https://stcdn.leadconnectorhq.com/funnel/icon/favicon.ico] To The Moon | Join the Green Bitcoin Revolution [https://tothemoon.cash/]   Are you looking for miners, managed mining, or hosting? Book a call: [https://miningstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/favicon-100x100-1.png] Schedule a Demo - MiningStore | Bitcoin Mining and Management [https://miningstore.com/schedule-a-demo/]