Daniel Batten’s life reads like a novel — from performing on stage with Jemaine Clement to launching multimillion-dollar tech startups, coaching top CEOs, and becoming a leading voice in Bitcoin’s climate and humanitarian impact.In this wide-ranging conversation with host Sean Longstreet, Daniel shares his journey from skeptic to advocate, his deep dive into Bitcoin mining and methane mitigation, and his passion for breathwork, resilience, and global human rights.Topics Covered:•Bitcoin mining’s surprising role in solving the methane crisis•FUD-busting with data: debunking environmental myths•Breathwork, energy management & CEO coaching•Daniel’s work with the Human Rights Foundation and Bitcoin’s social impact•What Bitcoin can teach us about sovereignty — both personal and planetary00:00 The Journey into Bitcoin Mining and Environmental Impact06:17 FUD Busting and the Role of Bitcoin in Methane Mitigation and Renewable Energy09:03 Identifying Landfills for Methane Mitigation14:39 The Fast Changing Narrative Around Bitcoin Mining15:56 Transitioning from Acting to Coaching22:42 The Unique Ethos of Bitcoin Founders25:33 Energy Management and Leadership Practices29:41 The Misnomer of Discipline, and Daniel's Advice for Adopting Good Habits34:17 Breathwork, Joe Rogan, and James Nestor39:28 Getting Started - Courses, Communities, and Apps46:01 Human Rights and Bitcoin's Impact54:38 Bitcoin's Revolutionary Potential in Energy57:10 Can Bitcoin Fix Politics?

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