Bitcoin: An Energy Revolution

In this episode of Bitcoin Spaces Live, host Christian Keroles (@ck_snarks) is joined by Mark Goodwin (@markgoodw_in), Sovereign Stoic (@ausenhaus), Adam O (@denverbitcoin) and others to discuss the energy revolution that is being propagated by the emergence of Bitcoin as the world's dominant monetary network. 0:00 Diving right in! Mark Goodwin introduces the “duck curve” and how Bitcoin can help establish a free market for the energy sector. 5:39 Does energy use always = bad? Exploring the nuances of “proof of work” vs “proof of stake.” 13:33 Our energy infrastructures are under attack. 18:40 Is a free market for energy possible? 26:46 Why aren’t we further ahead with energy technology? How does Bitcoin help? 31:40 How Bitcoin allows individuals to monetize energy use. 38:53 Is Bitcoin mining really a waste of energy? 45:17 Current energy realities. 56:20 Revisiting the concept of the “duck curve” and personal energy use. 1:11:15 Solutions for cycling energy on and off. 1:13:36 How to talk Bitcoin and energy use with the energy concerned. Plus, how fiat is destroying the planet. 1:25:00 Using Bitcoin to get a properly priced kilowatt. 1:26:00 Is this really the first opportunity energy companies have had to play with the demand side of the grid? 1:31:00 Closing remarks about the modernization of the energy grid, waste and where Bitcoin could take us. --------------------------------------------- Bitcoin Magazine is back in print! Get Bitcoin Magazine shipped directly to your front door! Get 21% off with promo code: MAG21 https://store.bitcoinmagazine.com/discount/MAG21?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fbitcoin-magazine-annual-subscription "The Deep Dive" delivers the latest Bitcoin on-chain market intelligence directly to your inbox! Check it out for free here! deepdivebtc.substack.com/welcome Bitcoin 2022 will be the biggest Bitcoin conference ever! Miami, FL from April 6–9, 2022 Get 15% off tickets with promo code: MAG21 https://b.tc/conference/