🎧 HASHRATE UP #50 – Where Bitcoin Mining Goes Next w/ Nico Smid

For 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 direction

• The hidden truth behind the “144 blocks per day” assumption and how pools calculate rewards

• Whether now is the right time to buy machines before the next halving

• Insights into Ethiopia’s mining scene and the opportunities and risks across South America

• How efficiency, infrastructure, and ROI are shaping strategies for miners worldwide

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