Everything Bitcoin Mining : The Sazmining Podcast

Today Will speaks with Jason Urban, the Co-Head of Galaxy Digital Trading, the bridge between the crypto and institutional worlds.  

This episode covers how to future of Bitcoin and mining will play out, how to work with Bitcoin miners, and what big clients are paying attention to. 

Listen to learn more!   

THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS: 

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

BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining  

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00-1:03 - Introduction 

1:04-4:32 - Jason’s Background  

4:33-9:48 - What's the product Jason initially started and what was his vision like?  

9:49-13:19 - How does Jason think that this is going to evolve? 

13:20-18:12 - How would you work with a miner? 

18:13-20:05 - How will this be important for miners? 

20:06-23:39 - What does Jason think is going on in the world? 

23:40-27:09 - How are Jason's clients looking at the space? 

27:10-30:49 - What are the important areas to bring clarity on? 

30:50-33:59 - How will it all play out? 

34:00-34:57 - How to contact Jason 

34:58-37:14 - What is one belief that the majority of people would disagree with?  

WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW:

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

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 → 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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Today Will speaks with John Schaeffer, an environmentalist, author, entrepreneur, and founder and president of Real Goods Solar, and joining him is John Perlin, the historian of solar energy.  This episode covers the history of solar energy panels, what is does for small towns, it's relationship with the cannabis industry, what society needs to change in the coming years, and so much more. Listen to learn more!   

THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS: 

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

BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining  

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00-10:17 - Introduction & guest's background 

10:18-25:43 - Major things that revolutionized the solar industry 

25:44-33:10 - What role does sola energy play today in society? 

33:11-36:04 - What's stopping solar energy from going mainstream? 

36:05-38:32 - Who made the first modules delivered to John's door? 

38:33-39:57 - How do the guests see the bitcoin mining industry as an asset class? 

39:58-45:19 - Is the use of renewable energy in bitcoin mining inefficient? 

45:20-47:15 - How does the process work and why does it use so much energy? 

47:16-49:52 - Is that a failure in the mining system? 

49:53-52:05 - How to get in contact with John & John? 

52:06-54:43 - How important is it to begin transitioning?  

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

Welcome to Sazmining's Deep Dive into Solar Energy! Will speaks with Jeff Booth, author of The Price of Tomorrow. This episode covers inflation and deflation, what makes bitcoin so different compared to the traditional banking system, how does bitcoin mining effect society & energy consumption and how to discuss bitcoin mining's energy consumption in an effective way.

THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS:

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

BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining 

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00-1:00 - Introduction

1:05-10:45 - Jeff's fundamental beliefs about bitcoin mining & solar energy

10:45-16:54 - Energy's role in society

17:19-22:30 - Future Trends

22:30-26:28 - What makes Bitcoin so special compared to traditional banking?

26:28-30:48 - How do you look at Bitcoin's Energy Consumption?

30:48-32:31 - The Perfect Currency

32:31-35:53 - What impact does bitcoin mining have on society & the environment?

35:53-40:00 - Go-to explanations to counter mainstream media narrative?

40:20-16:54 - How are things likely to evolve in the next 5-10 years?

47:20-48:17 - 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]

FOLLOW US:

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→ Website: https://sazmining.com

Welcome to Sazmining's Deep Dive into Solar Energy! Will speaks with Jeff Booth, author of The Price of Tomorrow. This episode covers inflation and deflation, what makes bitcoin so different compared to the traditional banking system, how does bitcoin mining effect society & energy consumption and how to discuss bitcoin mining's energy consumption in an effective way.   

THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS: 

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

BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining 

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00-1:00 - Introduction 

1:05-10:45 - Jeff's fundamental beliefs about bitcoin mining & solar energy 

10:45-16:54 - Energy's role in society 

17:19-22:30 - Future Trends 

22:30-26:28 - What makes Bitcoin so special compared to traditional banking? 

26:28-30:48 - How do you look at Bitcoin's Energy Consumption? 

30:48-32:31 - The Perfect Currency  

32:31-35:53 - What impact does bitcoin mining have on society & the environment? 

35:53-40:00 - Go-to explanations to counter mainstream media narrative? 

40:20-16:54 - How are things likely to evolve in the next 5-10 years? 

47:20-48:17 - 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 Sam Enkoa, a Creative problem-solver innovating solutions in Energy, Technology & Finance and the CEO and Founder of Greensparc.  This episode covers Distributed Computing, what crypto miners tend to overlook in the Energy Markets, the future of The Edge & resiliency 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 

0:49-5:08 - Sam’s Background  

5:31-9:20 - Defining Energy Markets  

9:21-12:53 - What do Cryptominers overlook when getting into Energy Markets? 

12:52-17:25 - How can people become more informed on the Energy Sector? 

17:26-20:57 -What is Distributed Computing? 

20:58-24:41 - How do you see this technology evolving in relation to energy & blockchain? 

24:42-30:11 - What upcoming use cases are you most excited for? 

30:12-33:59 - What are the common educational gaps for your line of work? 

34:00-35:13 - Where to find Sam Enoka & Greensparc  

35:14-39:25 - How people overlook the complexities of the Energy Market 

39:26-39:54 - 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]  

FOLLOW US:

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→ Website: https://sazmining.com

THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED IN EARLY 2021 

Today Will speaks with  Ron Macdonald  , the CEO of Zinc8 Energy Solutions. With both technical and economic factors in mind, Zinc8 Energy Solutions strives to meet the growing need for the renewable energy revolution. The two explore exciting topics, Ron's storied career past, The importance of green initiatives by corporations, how Zinc is used for a cleaner future, and more!  Listen in now to learn more!

THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS:

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

BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00-0:40 - Introduction

0:41-4:23 - Ron's Journey and current endeavors at Zinc8

4:24-6:33 - Going from a Small Business to Government Work

6:34-15:30 - Ron's time in Government

15:31-21:13 - Ron's time in Forestry 

21:14-32:55 - What Zinc8 is doing today

32:56-37:49 - Zinc8 next steps and scaling 

37:50-44:20 - What other technology is in this space?

44:21-47:03 - How the world handles large scale obstacles 

47:04-52:44 - Ron's Favorite Book

52:44-53:49 - 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]

FOLLOW US:

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→ Website: https://sazmining.com

Today Will speaks with Frank Holmes, the CEO of Hive Mining, a Blockchain Mining company that focuses on crypto mining and high-performance computing data centers. The two explore exciting topics, including insight on how environmental/governmental factors impact crypto miners, how to approach High Processing Computing and Proof of Stake as a Miner, and more! This conversation is especially unique because of Frank’s experience in the Gold industry and launching an ETF, as well as his deep knowledge of Finance. Listen in now to learn more!  

THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS: 

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

BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining  

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00-0:23 - Introduction 

0:23-6:23 - How has the industry evolved and changed over time 

6:24-15:02 - What is are the Impact of China’s Banning of Bitcoin Miners 

15:03-16:19 - What are Some of the Best Places to Mine Bitcoin and Other Crypto? 

16:20-26:32 - What to Understand Regarding the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governmental) Concerns Brought Up Surrounding Bitcoin Mining 

26:33-33:00 - How and Why International Governments Affect Innovation Through Regulation. The Repeat of the 2018 Cycle 

33:01-45:25 - What are the Most Exciting Trends Developing Over the Next 5-10 Years 

45:26-51:30 - What Does the Future of Ethereum Look Like for Miners 

51:31-54:50 - How Do You Approach High Processing Computing as a Business Model for Mining 

54:51-58:42 - 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]  

FOLLOW US: 

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→ Website: https://sazmining.com

Today Will speaks with Lee Bratcher, President of the Texas Blockchain Council, an industry association that amalgamates the influence of their members to advocate for blockchain-centric public policy initiatives, educates members of government about the benefits of blockchain technology, and provides subject matter expertise on topics related to blockchain and distributed ledger technology. Starting with a discussion of legislation and economic incentives for bitcoin miners in Texas, Will and Lee dive into the environmental impact of bitcoin and how to frame the discussion. Listen to learn more about how bitcoin could actually help the US Dollar, how China's miner outlaw has effected the industry, and how bitcoin miners really affect the energy grid. 

THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS: 

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

BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining 

TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00-0:24 - Intro 0:24-2:50 - Background on Lee & The Texas Blockchain Council 

2:50-4:21 - How The Texas Blockchain Council works with Members & Public Policy 

4:21-6:56 - How do you discuss Blockchain technology with Public Policy Makers? 

6:56-7:45 - China's approach to Bitcoin Mining

 7:45-9:43 - How Bitcoin Mining is affecting the energy grid in Texas

 9:43-13:57 - How Bitcoin Mining promotes renewables and the global benefits 

13:57-19:02- How to frame the environmental narrative in The Bitcoin Mining Industry 

19:02-21:08 - The global political and economic implications of bitcoin and USD 

21:08-25:40 - El Salvador’s Adoption of Bitcoin 

25:40-29:13 - How does the mining industry evolve in the wake of China’s decision? 

29:13-33:48 - What makes Texas stand out for bitcoin miners? 

33:48-35:30- Lee’s favorite book

 35:30-35:58- 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] 

FOLLOW US: 

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Today Will speaks with David Magid, the CEO of YSG Solar, an energy company that builds solar farms to generate electricity. The two dive deep into important factors regarding Solar Farms, including land, storage, and economics, but their conversation evolves into an intersection between Bitcoin Mining and Solar Power. Listen in to learn how stable power can make GPU’s last longer, how Bitcoin Mining can be used as an energy storage solution, and a detailed breakdown of the best path on using solar energy as a Bitcoin Miner!

THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS:

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

BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00-1:24 - Intro

1:25-2:58 - Background on David

2:59-5:21 - YSG’s Focus

5:29-7:49 - How Land, Energy, Storage are Calculated Taken Into Account for a Solar Farm

7:50-10:09 - How are the Economics of a Solar Farm Figured Out?

10:10-11:47 - Lifespan of Panels and Time for Return on investment

11:48-15:12 - What is the Lifespan of a Bitcoin Mining GPU? 

15:13-17:21 - Can Expand the Lifespan of a Bitcoin Mining GPU with Stable Low Cost Power? 

17:22-21:14 - Pricing Electricity, What Goes Into It, and Impacts on Bitcoin Mining

21:15-24:29 - Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Development

24:30-26:48 - How Will Policy and Regulation Affect Solar Industry

26:50-28:46 - Bitcoin Mining as a New Energy Storage Solution

28:47-32:20 - A Bit of History on Solar Farms and the Evolution of the Industry

32:21-35:54 - Favorite Book

35:55-45:15 - What’s the Best Path for a Bitcoin Miner Who Wants to Go Solar

45:16-48:35 - How Aware is the Renewable and Energy Production Industry of Bitcoin Mining

48:36-49:58 - 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]

FOLLOW US:

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→ Website: https://sazmining.com/

On Today's episode we dive into Energy & Cryptocurrency, with Digital Shovel's Scot Johnson  

Learn more:  https://www.sazmining.com/ 

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