The Energy-to-Compute Podcast

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In this episode of the The Energy-to-Compute Podcast, Jaran Mellerud speaks with Marko Tarman, Business Development at NiceHash, a bootstrapped hash rate marketplace founded in Slovenia in 2014.

They discuss how NiceHash enables miners to sell compute in real time and how buyers compete for hash rate, driving prices above the FPPS floor. Marko explains why hash rate behaves like a commodity in the same way electricity does, and how NiceHash differs fundamentally from a traditional mining pool.

Topics discussed include:

• How NiceHash's hash rate marketplace works
• The difference between NiceHash and traditional mining pools
• How arbitrage buyers create a natural price floor for miners
• Virgin Bitcoin and why institutions pay a premium for freshly mined coins
• The convergence of Bitcoin mining and AI compute

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In this episode of the The Energy-to-Compute Podcast, Jaran Mellerud speaks with Bob Burnett, founder of Barefoot Mining and a veteran of the computer industry with decades of experience in technology.

They discuss the future of Bitcoin mining decentralization and how the structure of the industry may evolve in the coming years.

Bob explains his well-known “rabbits, wild horses, and elephants” framework and why mid-sized “wild horse” mining operations may play a crucial role in strengthening the resilience of the Bitcoin network.

Topics discussed include:

• The decentralization of Bitcoin mining
• Bob Burnett’s rabbits, wild horses, and elephants framework
• Why mid-sized “wild horse” mining operations are the strongest
• The risks of mining pool centralization
• The evolving role of public mining companies
• Why miners ultimately produce block space—not Bitcoin

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In this episode of the Hashlabs Podcast, we’re joined by Valentin Rousseau, author of the Bitcoin Mining Ease to Mine Index (EMI).

The report analyzes 18 countries and evaluates how easy it is to mine Bitcoin across different jurisdictions, considering regulatory frameworks, fiscal policy, energy markets, permitting processes, import conditions, and climate factors.

In this conversation, Valentin explains the methodology behind the index and walks through the key findings from the research, including why Oman and the UAE rank among the most favorable jurisdictions for mining, while other regions face increasing regulatory and fiscal challenges.

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In this episode of the Hashlabs Podcast, we’re joined by Janis Varkals from the European bitcoin mining infrastructure provider Power Mining.

We start by breaking down how bitcoin mining infrastructure works. What are the challenges to be solved, and how do you solve them?

We then zoom in on the European market specifically, and Janis reveals how European miners are quietly becoming the most advanced mining operators in the world through deep integrations in energy systems with heat reuse and grid balancing.

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In this episode of the Hashlabs Podcast, we’re joined by Torbjørn Bull Jenssen, CEO of Bitcoin brokerage K33 and an early Bitcoin adopter since 2012.

We start by breaking down the short-term outlook for Bitcoin — what’s driving current price action, key macro factors influencing the market, and how investors are positioning in this phase of the cycle.

We then zoom out to discuss the long-term fundamentals underpinning Bitcoin’s value proposition, including adoption trends, institutional flows, and structural market dynamics.

Finally, we explore how miners can leverage brokerage and financial solutions offered by K33 — from liquidity and hedging tools to capital optimization strategies designed for large-scale mining operations.

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The conversation covers the introduction of SatoshiScore, the challenges in Bitcoin mining, the components of the SatoshiScore platform, the platform dashboard and market overview, market analysis and simulation, algorithm and metrics, user journey and deal workflow, consultant user and rewards, expansion and regulation of the mining industry, and transparency and customer experience.

The conversation covers Dominik Wanzowitsch's role in business development at Hashlabs, his journey into Bitcoin mining, experiences in wealth management and carbon trading, transition to AI and the energy industry, the carbon market's relationship with Bitcoin mining, and the comparison between AI and Bitcoin mining devices. The market outlook for mining is also discussed. The conversation delves into Bitcoin price analysis, market cycles, reasons for mining Bitcoin, transaction fees, mining ROI, risks and location considerations, operator risk, government influence, challenges and horror stories in mining, government influence, and industry perception, and closing thoughts and optimism.

Takeaways

• Transition from oligarch wealth management, carbon trading to AI and energy industry
• Impact of carbon market on Bitcoin mining Bitcoin mining is influenced by market cycles and macroeconomic factors.
• Transaction fees play a significant role in Bitcoin mining profitability.
• Mining location and operator risk are crucial considerations for successful mining operations.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Hash Labs and Business Development
• 07:00 Transition to AI and Energy Industry
• 12:35 Carbon Market and Bitcoin Mining
• 22:58 Market Outlook for Mining
• 28:02 Belief in Bitcoin and Market Cycles
• 33:04 Transaction Fees and Bitcoin Mining
• 40:19 Operator Risk and Government Influence
• 46:01 Government Influence and Industry Perception

The conversation covers the introduction of Demand and Stratum V2, the importance of decentralization, the impact of improved share rejection rates on revenue, the practical use of Demand, and the future plans for Demand. The key takeaways include the focus on decentralization and the benefits of improved share rejection rates.

In this episode, we sit down with Valentin Rousseau, Hashlabs financial analyst, to explore the evolving world of Bitcoin mining. From global hash rates and Bitcoin price predictions to the rise of AI and its impact on energy and infrastructure, Valentin breaks down the key metrics every serious miner and investor should know. Discover who really controls the future of energy, mining, and infrastructure—and what it means for the industry.

How does a commodities trader at Glencore end up co-founding one of the most innovative Bitcoin mining companies in the world? In this episode of the Hash Labs Podcast, we dive into the journey of Alen Makhmetov—from studying industrial engineering in China, navigating the fast-paced world of global commodity trading, to discovering the opportunities in Bitcoin mining that led him to co-found Hash Labs.

We explore:

• Alen’s transition from energy and commodity trading to Bitcoin mining.
• How his experience at Glencore shaped his understanding of energy, efficiency, and cycles—critical for running a successful mining operation.
• The challenges and opportunities in the Bitcoin mining industry today.
• Strategic insights on positioning, operations, and integrating mining with energy systems.
  

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to move from traditional industries to the cutting edge of cryptocurrency and energy, this episode gives you an insider’s perspective.

🎙️ Host: Jaran Mellerud – CEO and Co-Founder of Hashlabs, leading innovation in Bitcoin mining and energy efficiency.

🌐 Website: https://www.hashlabs.io/