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066. Bitcoin Mining is the Killer App with Michael Schmid
By POD256
Aired Apr 3, 2025 · 1h 21m · Last boosted Apr 7, 2025
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Keywords lot lizards, Schnitzel, Libre Board, Bitcoin mining, decentralized mining, home heating, control systems, open source hardware, mining stack, business opportunities, Bitcoin, mining, air conditioning, absorption chilling, network state, hash rate, technology, community, innovation, efficiency Summary In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to Bitcoin mining, including the concept of 'lot lizards' at truck stops, the introduction of Schnitzel and his work on the Libre Board project, and the journey of Schnitzel into Bitcoin mining. They explore the need for control systems in mining, the vision for the Libre Board, and the potential...
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Mining will spread the physical presence of bitcoin wider than ever before.
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Bullish on Libre Board