IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 

• 02:02 - Lee Bratcher Background
• 04:12 - Introducing Bitcoin to politicians, state regulators, & energy providers? 
• 06: 27 - Bitcoin mining impact on job growth & grid reliability?
• 11:40 - How miner’s are compensated when participating in demand response programs? 
• 14:45 - Why is Texas becoming a hub for mining, blockchain, & digital asset innovation? 
• 20:40 - Understanding the blockchain trilemma?
• 23: 45 - “Don’t mess with Texas Innovation Initiative” 
• 29:10 - How to think about energy consumption with Bitcoin? 
• 33:30 - What are the concerns around central bank digital currencies (CBDC’s)?  
• 39:20 - The future for bitcoin mining? 

Sponsors:
Ledger, largest crypto hardware wallet:
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Lee Bratcher Outlets:
Website: Texas Blockchain Council
Senate Bill 1751: Don't Mess With Texas Innovation — Texas Blockchain Council
Email: [email protected]
Social Media:
Instagram & YouTube: txblockchain_
LinkedIn: Lee Bratcher
Twitter: leebratcher3
Show email & contact info:
Email: [email protected]
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/insightfulprinciples
Social Media:
Instagram & Tik Tok: @insightfulprinciples
Twitter: @insightprinples
LinkedIn: Kevin Jenkins
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