HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast

🎧 HASHRATE UP #44 – How to Buy and Sell Hashrate in Real Time (w/ Marko Tarman, Nicehash) What if you could buy 5 exahash of Bitcoin mining power in seconds — without owning a single ASIC? In this episode, Jesse talks to Marko Tarman, Lead Mining Manager at Nicehash, about how Nicehash has created the world’s first real-time spot market for Bitcoin hashrate. They discuss how the system works, why...

🎧 HASHRATE UP #043 – Heat is a Product, Not a Problem (w/ Tyler Stevens, Exergy) This week, Jesse speaks with Tyler Stevens , author of Bitcoin Mining Heat Reuse and founder of Exergy , a company focused on integrating Bitcoin miners into heating infrastructure. They explore: – The economic viability of heat reuse in mining – Tyler’s background in thermal engineering – The 3-tier model of heat re...

🎧 HashrateUp #42 – From Flare Gas to 500+ MW: Inside Giga Energy’s Bitcoin Mining Infrastructure In this episode, Jesse is joined by Collin Kelly , Enterprise Account Manager at Giga Energy , to unpack how the company evolved from flare gas Bitcoin mining to delivering institutional-grade infrastructure across the globe. Collin shares his journey from building his own mining startup to leading en...

EPISODE 41 — The Bitcoin Hosting Business Is Way Harder Than You Think Guest: Brock Tompkins (CEO, Deep South Operating) Brock Tompkins is the CEO of Deep South Operating (DSO), a U.S.-based hosting provider running 35 megawatts across two sites in Mississippi and Tennessee — including immersion setups and one of the most unique mining locations in North America: a decommissioned nuclear facility....

🎧 HashrateUp #040 – Why LATAM Is Bitcoin’s Next Mining Frontier w/ Nacho Pauls Nacho Pauls (Managing Director, Mining & Energy at Penguin Group) explains how Paraguay’s abundant hydropower, low-cost energy, and fast buildout timelines make it one of Bitcoin’s most strategic mining destinations. Penguin Group built a 100 MW site in 10 months — powered by the Itaipú Dam — and uses part of its reven...

🎧 HASHRATE UP #039 – The 5 J/TH SEALminer: Bitdeer’s Bold ASIC Strategy w/ Haris Basit This week, Jesse is joined by Haris Basit , CSO of Bitdeer – one of the world’s most vertically integrated Bitcoin mining companies. They dive deep into: • The newly announced SEAL A3 miner and its goal of 5 J/TH efficiency • Why Bitdeer designs its own ASICs and builds its own infrastructure • Competing with B...

🎧 HASHRATE UP #038 – Inside the Engine Room of Bitcoin Mining (w/ Shyke Lowers, Satokie Mining) What does it take to operate 186 megawatts of Bitcoin mining infrastructure — and scale toward 1 gigawatt? In this episode, Jesse speaks with Shyke Lowers , COO and Co-Founder of Satokie Mining , about the toughest part of industrial Bitcoin mining: operations. They dive into what makes or breaks a min...

🎧 Episode 37 – BitFuFu Is a NASDAQ Miner—but Their Playbook Is Totally Different Guest: Charlie Bradley (VP Investor Relations, BitFuFu) BitFuFu (NASDAQ: FUFU) is unlike any other public Bitcoin miner. In this episode, Jesse and Charlie dive into: • BitFuFu’s cloud-first model and retail hashrate strategy • Operating 566+ MW across 5 continents • Strategic partnership with Bitmain • Vertical inte...

HASHRATE UP #036 – How to Extend ASIC Lifespan w/ Deepak Atyam (Hashbranch) Jesse is joined by Deepak Atyam, co-founder and COO of Hashbranch – a mining investment platform focused on aligned incentives and Second Life strategies for Bitcoin ASICs. Topics discussed: – ASIC lifecycle management and profitability extension – Hosting deals and the 13,000-unit relocation with Merkle Standard – Profit-...

HASHRATE UP #035 – Bitcoin Mechanic & Mark Artymko: How Ocean Pool Breaks the FPPS Monopoly In this episode, Jesse speaks with Bitcoin Mechanic and Mark Artymko from Ocean Pool about one of Bitcoin mining’s most pressing problems: the centralizing effect of FPPS pools. The guests explain how Ocean was designed from first principles — resurrecting the spirit of Luke Dashjr’s Eligius — to give miner...

🎧 HASHRATE UP #034 – Hosting, Hashprice & the ASIC Bottleneck (w/ Nick Garland, Simple Mining) How does a hosting company survive in a volatile post-halving market? In this episode, Jesse sits down with Nick Garland , CEO of Simple Mining , to unpack the real-world challenges and strategies behind scaling a mining infrastructure business in the U.S. We discuss: – The 50 MW partnership with Alps B...

🎧 HASHRATE UP #033 – Ethiopia: From 0 to 1 GW Bitcoin Mining in 15 Months (w/ Nemo, QRB Labs) In this episode, Nemo from QRB Labs returns to HashrateUp to share how Ethiopia has gone from zero to nearly 1 GW of Bitcoin mining capacity in just 15 months. We talk about the rapid rise of mining in the region, challenges around regulation and importation, the realities of grid strain, and how Bitcoin...

HASHRATE UP #032 – Heating Homes with Hashrate – with Christian Naef In this episode, Jesse speaks with Christian Naef, CEO and Co-Founder of RY3T, a Swiss startup using Bitcoin miners to heat homes. Christian shares how their futuristic heating system works, why it’s gaining traction in Europe, and how solar power, immersion cooling, and clever design come together in the RY3T solution. We discus...

🎧 Episode 31 – Hashrate Wars, Proxy Pools & the Rise of Stratum V2 (with Agustin Krupka) In this episode, Jesse is joined by Agustin Krupka (aka @KenobiGeneral5 ) from DMND Pool to talk about the growing centralization at the mining pool layer — and why most decentralization today is just a façade. They explore:– Why FPPS creates invisible power structures – How proxy pools mask the dominance of...

🎙 HASHRATE UP #030 – Bitcoin Mining Reality Check (w/ Ethan Vera, Luxor) Hashrate Up is back! After a short break, host Jesse Pielke kicks off 2025 with a powerhouse episode featuring Ethan Vera , co-founder of Luxor Technologies . It’s been just over a year since their last talk — and the mining world has shifted dramatically. 💥 From hashprice collapsing from $100 to $47 📈 300+ EH/s surge in ne...

Block Height: 851286 Welcome back to HashrateUp! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Bitcoin mining, regulation, and US politics with Dennis Porter, CEO and co-founder of the Satoshi Action Fund. This conversation covers a range of topics from the challenges and opportunities in Bitcoin mining to the role of policy and legislation in shaping the future of this technology. Introduction...

Blockheight: 849590 Welcome back to HashrateUp! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Bitdeer with Harris Bassett, the Chief Strategy Officer. Join us as we explore Bitdeer's journey, their approach to vertical integration, and their groundbreaking advancements in ASIC development. Key Highlights: Introduction to Harris Bassett and Bitdeer: Harris shared his extensive background in chip...

Block Height: 847795 Welcome back to HashrateUp! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Bitcoin mining with Greg Beard, CEO of Stronghold Digital Mining. Join us as we explore the unique business model of Stronghold Digital, focusing on their vertical integration strategy and how it sets them apart in the industry. Key Topics Discussed: Stronghold Digital's vertically integrated Bitcoin m...

Block Height: 847622 Welcome back to HashrateUp! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Wall Street and Bitcoin mining stocks with our special guest, Mike Colonnese, a sell-side analyst for HC Wainwright. Mike brings over 15 years of experience in equity research, covering sectors from traditional financials to fintech and now crypto. He provides valuable insights into the fundamentals of...

Block Height: 847515 In this episode of HashrateUp, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Adam Swick, the Chief Growth Officer at Marathon Digital Holdings, to discuss their exciting new venture into Kenya. Marathon Digital Holdings, the largest public Bitcoin miner, has been making significant strides in the industry, and their recent move into Kenya marks a pivotal moment. Adam shared insights...

Blockheight: 846889 Welcome back to HashrateUp! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Bitcoin mining with Jamie Terranova from 44West Mining, a next-generation, family-run mining company. Join us as we explore the unique dynamics of running a Bitcoin mining business as a family, the challenges and rewards of vertical integration, and the innovative strategies they employ to stay ahead in...

Blockheight: 845912 Welcome back to HashrateUp! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Bitcoin mining and energy markets with Nazar Khan, VP and co-founder of Terawulf Inc., a NASDAQ-listed Bitcoin mining company in the USA. Join us as we discuss: The intricacies of energy markets and sustainability The future of Bitcoin mining The role of AI in the mining industry The importance of flexi...

LOOK AT THE VIDEO VERSION FOR IMAGES AND VIDEOS Block Height: 845479 Welcome back to HashrateUp! In this episode, we dive deep into Bitcoin mining in Africa, focusing on Trojan Mining's incredible journey in Nigeria. Join us as we chat with Siyanbola, the man behind Trojan Mining, who shares his inspiring story of how he went from crypto trading and forex to expanding to a two-megawatt mining oper...

Block Height: 844620 Welcome back to another episode of HashrateUp! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Bitcoin mining with Brad James, a seasoned consultant and the organizer of the Micro Minery Club. Brad shares his journey from discovering Bitcoin in 2011 to building and launching 42 mining facilities across the globe. Join us as we discuss: The evolution of Bitcoin mining facilitie...

Welcome to another episode of HashrateUp, where we dive deep into the intricacies of insurance in the rapidly evolving Bitcoin mining industry. In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Detz, Senior Vice President at IMA Financial Group, to discuss the unique risks and insurance needs of Bitcoin miners. Patrick shares his journey into the world of Bitcoin and explains how IMA Financial Group has t...