Digital Gold

This episode goes deep into the future of Bitcoin mining and AI-driven data centers with Taylor Towler of Solomon Data Systems and Bill Schneider, a global sourcing and energy strategist. Together with JohnPaul, they unpack the real economics behind power, infrastructure, and policy, from scaling megawatt projects to navigating utility politics and the coming AI energy crunch. Expect straight talk...

Dive into this conversation with Matt Prusak as he walks through his journey from USBTC and Hut 8 to launching ABTC. We cover strategy, treasury, risks, and why “maximizing Bitcoin per share” is the new gold standard for mining. Here are episode timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro and ABTC mission 00:01:00 Matt’s background and shift to Bitcoin mining 00:03:00 USBTC to Hut 8 to Ionic and Cedarville turnaro...

Dive into this episode with filmmaker Lauren Sieckmann, co-director of Unbanked, as she shares her journey from Nebraska to directing a global Bitcoin documentary. Use the timestamps below to jump straight to the moments that matter most. 00:00 – Intro: JP introduces Lauren Sieckmann, co-director of Unbanked, and her journey into Bitcoin filmmaking. 02:00 – Nebraska beginnings: Lauren shares how h...

This episode follows JP’s conversation with Zachary Townsend, CEO of Meanwhile, covering how he built the first fully Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company and its role in the emerging Bitcoin economy. [00:00:00] Introduction. JP welcomes Zachary and the topic of Bitcoin life insurance. [00:01:00] Why Bitcoin + Life Insurance. Starting from the belief in a global Bitcoin economy. [00:03:00] W...

Johnpaul Baric interviews Carson Smith, pioneer of immersion cooling and builder of SBI Group’s 250MW global mining arm, now driving energy-efficient Bitcoin and AI infrastructure with 21 Tree Capital, Density AI, and Merkel Edge. They unpack power economics, demand response, treasury discipline, and the entrepreneurial grit required to survive and learn from multi-million-dollar mistakes. 00:01:0...

In this episode of Digital Gold, Mike Colyer provides an insider's readout on post-halving economics, supply chain arbitrage, and policy vectors steering Bitcoin's next-generation compute grid. Here are the key discussion points from the episode: 00:00:00 Introduction to Mike Colyer and Foundry 00:01:00 Mike Colyer's Bitcoin Journey and Motivation 00:12:00 Foundry's Genesis and Mission 00:19:00 Fo...

In this episode, Labrador native Curtis Doran explains how he grew a lone garage miner into a 14 megawatt Bitcoin powerhouse, turned its waste heat into a lifeline for homes and businesses in Canada’s frozen northeast, and sets the stage before we dive into the detailed timestamps below. 00:00:00 - Introduction: Curtis Dorin and the Digital Gold Podcast 00:00:58 - Labrador's Unique Position for Bi...

Drawing on his deep roots in finance, academia, media, and even personal Bitcoin mining experience, Alexander discusses Bitcoin's potential to decarbonize energy grids, harness stranded energy, and redefine sustainability. He unpacks the evolving role of Bitcoin mining, debunks common myths, and shares insights from his work at Cambridge, which bridges the gap between the mining industry and polic...

Lukas Pfeiffer charts an arc from dorm room doubter to Genesis Digital Assets executive and institutional advisor, concluding that a Bitcoin only thesis delivers the most durable intrinsic value. He observes a macro inflection where infrastructure capital increasingly treats mining as a power monetization instrument, with pragmatic US operators racing ahead while European boardrooms remain constra...

In this episode of Digital Gold, JohnPaul Baric sits down with Dennis Porter, CEO of Satoshi Action Fund, to unpack how Bitcoin mining is becoming a pivotal energy tool, not just a financial one. From saving lives in Texas winter storms to enabling energy development in Africa and rural America, Dennis explains why Bitcoin is a partner, not a parasite, to the grid. They also dive into hot-button t...

What separates Bitcoin mining projects that attract serious capital from those that struggle or fail? In this episode, John Paul Baric, CEO of MiningStore, sits down with Denis Rusinovich, a mining veteran who’s helped shape mining policy, infrastructure, and finance since 2017. Denis reveals what investors are really looking for, why grid integration and regulatory planning are no longer optional...

Why do 80% of crypto investors lose money while a select few build long-term wealth? In this episode of The Digital Gold Podcast , John Paul Baric sits down with Kyle Reidhead , co-founder of Milk Road , to break down the biggest mistakes investors make and how to position yourself for success in Bitcoin, crypto, and Web3. Why most investors fail and how to avoid their mistakes The truth about alt...

Are you ready to explore the controversial intersection of Bitcoin mining, energy, and storytelling?  Uncover the truth behind Bitcoin mining’s impact on energy markets and sustainability, challenging mainstream narratives with the documentary Dirty Coin.  From Google to Bitcoin: Journey with award-winning filmmaker Alana Mediavilla as she explores the controversial world of cryptocurrency and its...

Bitcoin mining is rapidly evolving, offering unprecedented opportunities for those who understand the industry's financial and technical nuances. In this episode of Digital Gold, we sit down with Penny Ether, a meticulous Bitcoin mining expert, trader, and financial analyst, to explore his journey and the strategies behind his success. From deep-diving into companies' financials to analyzing 10-Q...

[5:24] Luxors data sources and how they discovered the importance of Terra hash. [7:01] How does Luxor get insight into these back of the market deals? [8:47]Can you talk about the margins again and what those look like? [10:12] Discussion around compass and liquidation. [11:44] Where do you see the market going in the next two years? [14:12] When do big players like Samsung, Nvidia, AMD, Intel ge...

[00:00.50]- How did you start palm beach confidential [7:23.36] - How do you help people better understand crypto’s purpose or value? [12:30.74] - A monetary system not built on guns and missles. [13:45.17] - the relationship between Bitcoin and the energy industry. [16:32.38] - poverty caused by lack of infrastructure and Bitcoin can help alleviate that. [17:18.83] - How do you see bitcoin playin...

[00:01:30] Can you talk about the Energy crisis that happened in Texas? [00:04:05] Can you give a brief summary of the energy generation going offline in the ice storm? [00:07:00] How did people make money off this crisis? [00:08:15] Are you familiar with the credit swaps happening between energy producers? [00:10:10] Do you think Bitcoin miners can help improve the overall renewable ecosystem? [0...

[00:01:09] How did you get into crypto? [00:02:20] What aspect of crypto are you most involved with? [00:02:52] How did you get into trading crypto and what coins are you involved in? [00:04:07] What is Huddle and how does it work? [00:05:13] Can you explain what the lightning network is? [00:06:25] How much interest can you gain in one year with one bitcoin? [00:08:58] Can you explain further wha...

[1:36] How did you get into the crypto space and what is your background that led you to this industry? [00:11:24] How are social tokens used? [00:14:31] How do you connect someone's income stream to their personal token and do we run into sec laws when you start doing that?  [00:18:45] Have you seen any really cool burn mechanisms that do create some value?  [00:23:56] What are you most excited a...

[01:22] - What got you interested in art, crypto art, and how did NFTs allow you to express yourself more fully? [06:20] - What are you most excited about with improvements in the space or opportunities that you're working on either on a platform level, a feature level, even an art/NFT level? [10:11] - How has the NFT launching process changed over the past two years? Are you launching one NFT at...

[1:20] - Can you explain how you got into tech talk and what your content looks like?  [2:53] - How did you develop your content style? [4:35] - What does your TikTok script writing process look like? [11:00] - When were you first made aware of Bitcoin?  What are your thoughts on it and Bitcoin mining? [13:40] - Are you in the process of writing a book? Can you share some of the highlights? [18:00...

[1:00] - When were you first exposed to cryptocurrencies and what does that journey look like? [2:40] - How did you get into mining cryptocurrencies? [6:06] - Are you currently doing anything with NFTs or SFTR? [8:40] - How has Covid-19 affected your music production process? How did you come up with  the name Crypto Rich for your Album?  [12:26] - What was your experience like when you were a gue...

[1:00] - How did you come up with the name coin artist? [2:00] - Can you help define for our listeners what a token name is, and what the purpose of a token is? [3:00] - What are NFTs and what is a NFT shard? [6:00] - What are some of the benefits of NFTs? [7:00] - What is the Neon district? [9:00] - How do you incorporate NFTs with clothing? [10:00] - Do you accept other cryptocurrencies? [11:00]...

[1:00] - How did you find out about Bitcoin and what first led you to become interested in this space? [3:00] - Why is it so challenging to find energy prices below .4 cents in the US? [5:00] - In your opinion, how do the energy industry and the bitcoin industry interact? What challenges are present between these two industries?  [8:00] - Can you explain what “peaks” in electricity and utility mea...