Energizing Bitcoin & Ai
Justin Ballard & Jake Corley
Energizing Bitcoin & Ai explores the intersection of Bitcoin Mining, AI, and Energy. Each week, we break down the latest trends, strategies, and innovations shaping these industries, featuring conversations with the key players driving change. Whether you're an industry veteran or a curious newcomer, stay ahead of the curve with insights that power the future.
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Apr 17, 2023 • 1h 1min
#016 - Adarsh Radia & Mike Walker - How Unmapped is Using Bitcoin to Create a Path to Sustainable Energy Use
Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) chat with Adarsh Radia and Mike Walker of Unmapped Digital Mining about the challenges of finding opportunities and partners in the UK, the recent proposal to tax Bitcoin mining through energy consumption, and its potential impact on the industry.
Apr 10, 2023 • 1h 9min
#013 - Cameron McDonald, Chris O’Donnell & Kieran Kemmerer - Exploring the Synergies Between Bitcoin Mining and Renewable Energy
Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) talk with Foundry’s Cameron McDonald, and CWP’s Chris O’Donnell and Kieran Kemmerer about the role mining plays in stabilizing the grid and managing curtailment issues as well as being recognized as a legitimate and profitable off-take for renewable groups, utilities, and the power grid.
Mar 31, 2023 • 53min
#014 - Alana Mediavilla - How Dirty Coin is Battling Bitcoin Mining Disinformation
Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) talk with Alana Mediavilla (@AlanaMediavilla) about her documentary "Dirty Coin," which challenges the misconception that Bitcoin mining is bad for the environment and highlights its benefits for grid stabilization, renewable energy, and methane mitigation. Her goal is to educate people about the positive implications of Bitcoin mining and its potential for a sustainable future.
Mar 20, 2023 • 50min
#012 - Chris Alfano - The Holy Trinity: Producing Gas, Mining Bitcoin, and Selling to the Grid
Justin Ballard(@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) talk with 360 Mining’s Chris Alfano (@chrisallfano) about becoming an official oil & gas guy, buying natural assets to mine bitcoin and having the optionality to sell the gas too.
Mar 6, 2023 • 1h 15min
#011 - Colin Kelly & Matt Lousteau - Why Now is the Best Time to Buy ASICs
Justin Ballard(@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) talk with Luxor’s Colin Kelly and Matt Lousteau (@tdr_mlousteau) about the current state of the hardware market, a breakdown of the top ASIC manufacturers, and the importance of hashrate derivatives and the need for an overhaul in ASIC financing.Come join 1,200+ people in this community at the only event focused on the intersection of Bitcoin Mining and Energy: Empower ‘23 | Houston, TX | March 8-9th 2023
Feb 27, 2023 • 1h 26min
#010 - Lisa Hough - Bitcoin banking, Monetizing Molecules and Human Prosperity
Justin Ballard(@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) talk with Lisa Hough (@lisa_hough_) about what it means for LevelField to buy a bank, monetizing molecules and the importance of energy to human prosperity. Come join 1,200+ people in this community at the only event focused on the intersection of Bitcoin Mining and Energy: Empower ‘23 | Houston, TX | March 8-9th 2023
Feb 6, 2023 • 1h 6min
#009 - Mandy Gunasekara - Exploring America First Energy, Environmental Law and the Satoshi Action Fund
Justin Ballard(@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) talk with Mandy Gunasekara (@MississippiMG) about politics 101, how environmental law leads her down the energy rabbit hole, and the Satoshi Action Fund.
Jan 31, 2023 • 1h 39min
#008 - Steve Barbour - Becoming the Godfather of Off-Grid Bitcoin Mining
Justin Ballard(@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) crack open the bourbon and put on their tinfoil hats to talk with Steve Barbour (@SGBarbour) about bureaucracy, entrepreneurship and building Upstream Data into an oil & gas service company.Come join 1,200+ people in this community at the only event focused on the intersection of Bitcoin Mining and Energy: Empower ‘23 | Houston, TX | March 8-9th 2023
Jan 24, 2023 • 1h 27min
#007 - Joel Fulford and Bryan Aulds - How Bitcoin Mining Can Help Solve Problems for Oil & Gas Companies
Justin Ballard(@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) talk with Joel Fulford and Bryan Aulds (@BryanAulds) about using bitcoin mining as a tool to solve problems for oil & gas companies.Come join 1,200+ people in this community at the only event focused on the intersection of Bitcoin Mining and Energy: Empower ‘23 | Houston, TX | March 8-9th 2023
Jan 17, 2023 • 1h 15min
#006 - Dr. Mardoqueo Tóchez - The Bitcoin Revolution in El Salvador
Justin Ballard(@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) talk with Dr. Mardoqueo Tóchez (@mardoqueoTochez) about the political history of El Salvador and their new era of Bitcoin.Come join 1,200+ people in this community at the only event focused on the intersection of Bitcoin Mining and Energy: Empower ‘23 | Houston, TX | March 8-9th 2023
