Join Jax Dwyer on the latest episode of the Building Web3 podcast with special guests Frank Holmes and Aydin Kilic from Hive. Discover how Hive transitioned from being a leading Bitcoin and Ethereum miner to pioneering AI computation, large language models, and decentralized finance using state-of-the-art data centers.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
04:54 Bitcoin Mining and the Evolution of Data Centers
07:07 The Transition to AI Computation
13:09 Converting Data Centers for AI
15:33 The Differences Between Bitcoin Mining and HPC
23:05 The Potential of Web3 and Challenges for Founders
29:30 The Impact of El Salvador's Bitcoin Adoption
30:52 Advice for Founders in the Web3 Space
37:54 Exciting Milestones and Developments from Hive
39:31 Where to Find More Information

Key Topics:

Bitcoin Mining: Explore the origins of Hive, the first public crypto mining company, and its impact on decentralized finance (DeFi) and the evolution of Web3 technologies.

Hive’s Transformation: Learn how Hive leveraged its extensive GPU resources from Ethereum mining to excel in AI computation, training large language models, and supporting decentralized finance initiatives.
Data Center Innovation: Understand the importance of data centers in the digital transformation, featuring Hive’s advanced facilities in Quebec, Canada, and Sweden. Discover how these data centers are optimized for both Bitcoin mining and AI computation.

AI and Decentralized Networks: Dive into Hive's strategy of repurposing GPUs for AI tasks, focusing on the economic advantages and profit density compared to traditional Bitcoin mining. Explore the intersection of AI computation and decentralized networks.

Future of Web3 and AI: Gain insights into the potential of decentralized networks, the rise of Bitcoin ordinals, BRC20 tokens, and how AI is transforming the blockchain space. Understand Hive’s vision for the future of Web3 and decentralized finance.

Highlights:

Bitcoin and Ethereum Mining Pioneers: Discover how Hive’s early investments and strategic pivots positioned it as a leader in both Bitcoin and Ethereum mining, setting the stage for its current focus on AI computation and Web3 technologies.

Economic and Environmental Benefits: Learn about Hive’s innovative data center approach, including grid balancing, energy reuse, and sustainable mining practices. Understand how Hive’s green energy initiatives contribute to its success in the crypto mining and AI computation sectors.
Advanced Data Centers: Get a closer look at Hive’s data centers, including the military-grade Bitcoin mining facility in New Brunswick, Canada, and the high-performance computing (HPC) data center in Montreal. Understand how these facilities support the company’s AI computation and decentralized finance efforts.

AI Computation and Large Language Models: Explore Hive’s use of GPUs for training large language models and AI tasks. Learn about the company’s commitment to advancing AI technology and its implications for decentralized finance and Web3.

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Building Web3 is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Jax, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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