Today Will speaks with Alex Mashinsky, is an entrepreneur and inventor who has founded several notable technology firms in the United States, including GroundLink, VoiceSmart, and Celsius. 

This episode covers the future of the financial ecosystem, the direction of the blockchain, the fall of the USA, and so much more. 

Listen to learn more!   

THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS: 

Amerex- https://sazmining.com/amerex/ 

BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining  

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00-01:01 - Introduction 

1:02-4:29 - A little bit about Alex Mashinsky 

4:30-7:30 -  “Proof of community” in Celsius 

7:31-12:19 - Alex’s prediction for the financial ecosystem 

12:20-16:32 - Alex's views on the Twitter buyout by Elon 

16:33-21:03 -  Macro environment of current financial markets 

21:04-30:15 - Which direction is the blockchain heading? 

30:16-33:54- Future market cap of large-cap coins like Bitcoin 

33:55-39:54- The fall of the USA and rise of the new empire  

WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW: 

→ Website: https://sazmining.com/podcast 

→ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-crypto-mining-the-sazmining-podcast/id1533055103 

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LISTEN TO OLD EPISODES: 

→ Season One: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN7aFLZkPRd20fNJbflXxZK 

→ Season Two: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN1gX3R1uKL2bqTI-uUzTd7  

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Today Will speaks with Julia Hamm, a visionary leader at the center of the transformation underway to a carbon-free energy system, a skilled facilitator of strategic planning sessions and stakeholder forums, and President & CEO of Smart Electric Power Alliance. 

This episode covers carbon-neutral energy, the role of Bitcoin,  the grid, predictions on the energy sector, and so much more. 

Listen to learn more!   

THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS: 

Amerex- https://sazmining.com/amerex/ 

BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining  

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00-0:48 - Introduction 

0:49-4:05 - How did Julia get interested in this industry? 

4:06-7:27 - Shortfalls of current technology 

7:28-8:17 - How is it determined if technology is carbon negative? 

8:18-09:10 - What is carbon-neutral energy? 

9:11-12:38 -  Companies that stand out in clean energy technology? 

12:39-18:18 - Julia's views role of Bitcoin in grid modernization 

18:19-25:39 - Interesting green energy technology  

25:40-29:24 - Technology aspects for grid improvement

29:25-35:14 - How will the grid emerge in underdeveloped areas 

35:15-40:12 - Julia's prediction of the energy sector for 20 years

40:13-42:49 - A different belief 

WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW: 

→ Website: https://sazmining.com/podcast 

→ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-crypto-mining-the-sazmining-podcast/id1533055103 

→ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rldZMBuf447UHaWyV1UtV?si=SqsAW1aESNiiSbHwWSL8oQ&dl_branch=1 

→ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w  

LISTEN TO OLD EPISODES: 

→ Season One: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN7aFLZkPRd20fNJbflXxZK 

→ Season Two: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN1gX3R1uKL2bqTI-uUzTd7  

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→ Website: https://sazmining.com

Today Will speaks with Daniel Frumkin, the Chief Executive Officer at Metro Bank. 

This episode covers air cooling vs immersion cooling, Bitcoin cash, centralization, what's best for mining chips, and so much more. 

Listen to learn more!  

THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS: 

Amerex- https://sazmining.com/amerex/ 

BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining  

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00-0:56 - Introduction 

0:57-3:36 - What was the primary focus of Braiins? 

3:37-8:09 - What's the company's background? 

8:10-9:34 - What about Bitcoin cash? 

9:35-14:24 - Centralization issues in mining polls 

14:25-22:05- How have mining pools evolved? 

22:06-23:58 - Efficiency in mining chips? 

23:59-27:11- Immersion cooling vs Air cooling 

27:12-30:34- End game for mining pools 

30:35-39:59- What's driving the mining industry 

40:18-43:24 - Halving cycles prediction 

43:25-47:30 - Exciting things happening 

47:31-52:34 - A different belief 

52:35-58:57 - Implementation of UBI  

WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW: 

→ Website: https://sazmining.com/podcast 

→ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-crypto-mining-the-sazmining-podcast/id1533055103 

→ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rldZMBuf447UHaWyV1UtV?si=SqsAW1aESNiiSbHwWSL8oQ&dl_branch=1 

→ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w  

LISTEN TO OLD EPISODES: 

→ Season One: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN7aFLZkPRd20fNJbflXxZK 

→ Season Two: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN1gX3R1uKL2bqTI-uUzTd7

Today Will speaks with Jeremy Kauffman, the Chief Executive Officer at LBRY who lives at the intersection of efficiency and creativity 

This episode covers the future of small blockchains, the lightning network, Oddysee, LBRY, disruptive technology and so much more. 

Listen to learn more!   

THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS: 

Amerex- https://sazmining.com/amerex/ 

BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining  

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00-0:54 - Introduction 

0:55-2:31 - What got Jeremy interested 

2:32-4:01 - LBRY Technology 

4:02-5:07 - Shifting control from Big Tech giants to Creators 

5:08-6:50 - How can creators upload to Odysee? 

6:51-7:15 - How does it incentivize creators? 

7:16-10:16 - Does the creator have control on LBRY? 

10:17-16:55 - How does the algorithm work? 

16:56-21:46 - What is the primary focus? 

21:47-28:17 - Disruptive technologies 

28:18-28:39 - Jeremy's views on Bitcoin 

28:40-30:00 - The lightning network! 

30:01-35:39 - Future of small blockchains??? 

35:40-37:37 - Jeremy's wishes 

37:38-42:44 - Jeremy's belief that the world disagrees with 

42:43-43:43 - Conclusion  

WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW: 

→ Website: https://sazmining.com/podcast 

→ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-crypto-mining-the-sazmining-podcast/id1533055103 

→ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rldZMBuf447UHaWyV1UtV?si=SqsAW1aESNiiSbHwWSL8oQ&dl_branch=1 

→ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w  

LISTEN TO OLD EPISODES: 

→ Season One: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN7aFLZkPRd20fNJbflXxZK 

→ Season Two: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN1gX3R1uKL2bqTI-uUzTd7  

SUPPORT THE SHOW: 

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→ Website: https://sazmining.com

Today Will speaks with Alex Gladstein, the Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation.  

This episode covers the impact of Bitcoin in the world, a philanthropist's views on mining, and so much more. 

Listen to learn more! 

THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS: 

Amerex- https://sazmining.com/amerex/ 

BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining  

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00-0:55 - Introduction 

0:56-8:37 - Impact of Bitcoin in the World  

8:38-18:19 - Alex's SUPRISING views on mining 

18:20-25:46 - Blockchain vs Traditional Systems 

25:47-31:44 - Effects of cryptocurrency in the WORLD 

31:45-33:46 - One belief the majority of the world would disagree with?  

WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW: 

→ Website: https://sazmining.com/podcast 

→ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-crypto-mining-the-sazmining-podcast/id1533055103 

→ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rldZMBuf447UHaWyV1UtV?si=SqsAW1aESNiiSbHwWSL8oQ&dl_branch=1 

→ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w  

LISTEN TO OLD EPISODES: 

→ Season One: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN7aFLZkPRd20fNJbflXxZK 

→ Season Two: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN1gX3R1uKL2bqTI-uUzTd7  

SUPPORT THE SHOW: 

→ Have an idea for a guest? Email Us: [email protected]  

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→ Website: https://sazmining.com

Today Will speaks with Fred Thiel, a respected expert over 25 years operating experience leading companies in the cryptocurrency industry, and the CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings.  

This episode covers the next phase of the energy industry, applications outside of Bitcoin, and so much more. 

Listen to learn more!  

 THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS: 

Amerex- https://sazmining.com/amerex/ 

BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining  

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00-0:33 - Introduction 

0:34-9:07 - Fred’s Background  

9:08-14:48 - Applications outside of Bitcoin? 

14:49-19:09 - How do you look at this entire industry as a miner? 

19:10-23:52 - Highlights on the deployment of miners 

23:53-28:10 - What will be the next phase of the energy industry?   

28:11-34:52 - How will the USA react to the mining industry? 

34:53-30:11 - Future of financing in the industry 

30:12-38:10 - What are the common educational gaps for your line of work?  

38:11-44:02 - What is Fred most excited about? 

44:03-51:44 - Bitcoin, energy & money 

51:45-57:05 - One belief majority of the people would disagree with?  

WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW: 

→ Website: https://sazmining.com/podcast 

→ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-crypto-mining-the-sazmining-podcast/id1533055103

→ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rldZMBuf447UHaWyV1UtV?si=SqsAW1aESNiiSbHwWSL8oQ&dl_branch=1 

→ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w  

LISTEN TO OLD EPISODES: 

→ Season One: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN7aFLZkPRd20fNJbflXxZK 

→ Season Two: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN1gX3R1uKL2bqTI-uUzTd7  

SUPPORT THE SHOW: 

→ Have an idea for a guest? Email Us: [email protected]  

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→ Website: https://sazmining.com

Today Will speaks with Sheldon Bennett, an experienced executive with over 20 years of progressive responsibility, and the CEO of  DMG Blockchain Solutions.  

This episode covers blockchain technology, gold vs. crypto, Bitcoin as a global reserve asset, and so much more. 

Listen to learn more!   

THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS: 

Amerex- https://sazmining.com/amerex/ 

BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining  

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00-0:57 - Introduction 

0:58-2:41 - Sheldon’s Background  

2:42-5:49 - DMG Blockchain? 

5:50-11:55 - Core & Core-Plus? 

11:56-16:36 - Bitcoin Mining & Energy Consumption 

16:37-21:18 - Gold vs. Bitcoin  

21:19-23:15 - Future of the Industry??? 

23:16-26:18 - Bitcoin as the global reserve asset 

26:19-34:39 - Future of financing for miners 

34:40-38:00 - How to survive a long-term ROI situation 

38:01-41:55 - What excites Sheldon the most? 

41:56-45:58 - Blockchain and the governments? 

45:59-49:22 - A different belief 

49:22-50:24 - Conclusion  

WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW:

→ Website: https://sazmining.com/podcast

→ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-crypto-mining-the-sazmining-podcast/id1533055103 

→ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rldZMBuf447UHaWyV1UtV?si=SqsAW1aESNiiSbHwWSL8oQ&dl_branch=1 

→ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w  

LISTEN TO OLD EPISODES: 

→ Season One: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN7aFLZkPRd20fNJbflXxZK 

→ Season Two: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN1gX3R1uKL2bqTI-uUzTd7  

SUPPORT THE SHOW: 

→ Have an idea for a guest? Email Us: [email protected]  

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→ Website: https://sazmining.com

Today Will speaks with Brett Garman, President at The Blockyard LLC, a down to earth, inspired, hard-working man who came to give honest advice.  

This episode covers the future of cryptocurrency, risks of bitcoin mining, and so much more.  

Listen to learn more!  

 THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS: 

Amerex- https://sazmining.com/amerex/ 

BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining  

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00-0:35 - Introduction 

0:36-2:50- Brett introduces himself 

2:51-4:48- When did Brett start mining? 

4:49-5:51- Bitcoin time FLIES 

5:52-14:48- How do you think this industry will play out in the near future? 

14:49-22:44 - When do you think we will break record highs again? 

22:45-29:02 - What do you think the new floor is going to be in this next cycle? 

29:03-38:13 - RISKS of a Bear Market 

38:14-45:58 - BENEFITS of Bitcoin Mining 

45:59-49:32 - What is your belief that everyone would disagree with? 

49:33-50:00- Conclusion   

WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW:

 → Website: https://sazmining.com/podcast

 → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-crypto-mining-the-sazmining-podcast/id1533055103

 → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rldZMBuf447UHaWyV1UtV?si=SqsAW1aESNiiSbHwWSL8oQ&dl_branch=1

 → YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w  

LISTEN TO OLD EPISODES: 

→ Season One: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN7aFLZkPRd20fNJbflXxZK 

→ Season Two: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN1gX3R1uKL2bqTI-uUzTd7  

SUPPORT THE SHOW: 

→ Have an idea for a guest? Email Us: [email protected]  

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Today Will speaks with Cary Hayes, President-America's at REC, an inspiring, charismatic, and highly motivated energy executive.  

This episode covers how solar panels work, benefits of cryptocurrency, and so much more.  

Listen to learn more!   

THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS: 

Amerex- https://sazmining.com/amerex/ 

BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining  

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00-0:30 - Introduction 

0:31-6:46 - Cary introduces himself 

6:47-9:45 - What contributes to efficiency gain in solar panels? 

9:46-14:33 - How does the transition from sun energy into usable energy work? 

14:34-17:42 - How much power do you get out of solar panels and how much space does it take? 

17:43-21:09 - How do you assess the longevity of these solar panels? 

21:10-30:13 - What is the approximate cost per kilowatt hour in building a solar farm? 

30:14-34:55 - Decentralization 

34:56-38:44 - At what point do you think that cost and financing options will be too compelling to go off grid? 

38:45-44:25 - What is the cost on a per kilowatt basis? 

44:26-1:05:32 - Anything you think a miner should keep in mind? 

1:05:33-1:06:27 - Conclusion   

WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW: 

→ Website: https://sazmining.com/podcast 

→ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-crypto-mining-the-sazmining-podcast/id1533055103 

→ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rldZMBuf447UHaWyV1UtV?si=SqsAW1aESNiiSbHwWSL8oQ&dl_branch=1 

→ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w  

LISTEN TO OLD EPISODES: 

→ Season One: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN7aFLZkPRd20fNJbflXxZK 

→ Season Two: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN1gX3R1uKL2bqTI-uUzTd7

Today Will speaks with Andrei Poliakov, CEO and Co-Founder of Coinberry.  

This episode covers how to work with interest bearing accounts and so much more.  

Listen to learn more!  

THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS: 

Amerex- https://sazmining.com/amerex/ 

BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining  

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00-2:52 - Introduction 

2:53-10:37 - What's Andrei's story? 

10:38-16:00 - What is the purpose of regulatory bodies and how you work with them? 

16:01-20:49 - What is the next step of crypto in Canada? 

20:50-24:11 - What might happen as the industry progresses within Canada and how it might affect people related to it?  

24:12-29:03 - What are the risks of an interest bearing account? 

29:04-30:52 - What are the ways people earn additional yield with it? 

30:53-34:37 - How will this all play out? 

34:38-35:35 - Where to follow Andrei 

35:36-37:07 - One belief Andrei holds to be true  

WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW: 

→ Website: https://sazmining.com/podcast 

→ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-crypto-mining-the-sazmining-podcast/id1533055103 

→ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rldZMBuf447UHaWyV1UtV?si=SqsAW1aESNiiSbHwWSL8oQ&dl_branch=1 

→ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w  

LISTEN TO OLD EPISODES: 

→ Season One: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN7aFLZkPRd20fNJbflXxZK 

→ Season Two: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN1gX3R1uKL2bqTI-uUzTd7  

SUPPORT THE SHOW: 

→ Have an idea for a guest? Email Us: [email protected]  

FOLLOW US: 

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→ Website: https://sazmining.com