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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2025 · 1H 10M

Bitcoin Mining in Space: The Craziest or Smartest Idea Ever? | Nick Moran | BFM160

from Bitcoin for Millennials · host Bram Kanstein

Nick Moran is the founder and CEO of Intercosmic Energy, developing the world's first feasible approach to space-based solar power through orbital Bitcoin mining. After getting orange-pilled in 2018, he conceived this breakthrough solution in November 2024 that could solve a 50-year challenge that has stumped NASA.› Follow Nick: https://x.com/__Nick__Moran__› https://intercosmicenergy.usPARTNERS🧘‍♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com💸 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Debifi. Unlock liquidity without selling a single sat via https://debifi.com/bramPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get the The Bitaxe Gamma (open-source Bitcoin home miner) in US & UK with 10% using code BRAM: https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction to Space-Based Solar Power and Bitcoin Mining01:24 - Nick's Journey: From Refinery Operator to Bitcoin Innovator09:03 - The Moment of Realization: Bitcoin's Real-World Utility14:40 - The Idea: Mining Bitcoin in Space19:49 - The Economic Incentive: Why Space Mining Makes Sense25:29 - Technical Feasibility: How It All Works30:18 - Next Steps: Turning Ideas into Reality33:48 - Bitcoin: The Black Hole of Value34:13 - The Economics of Space Mining35:00 - Bitcoin's Infinite Potential36:28 - The Future of Energy and Mining38:46 - Mining Bitcoin in Space: A Viable Solution40:23 - Open Source Innovations in Space Mining42:47 - Utilizing the International Space Station44:35 - Manifesting Ideas into Reality48:06 - The Energy of Ideas50:54 - Bitcoin: A Solution for Humanity52:05 - The Vision for Interplanetary Currency55:00 - The Timeline for Space Mining56:27 - The Bigger Picture: Bitcoin's Role in Societyℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Nick Moran discuss Nick’s revolutionary plan to mine Bitcoin in space using stranded solar energy, drawing from 12,000+ hours of Bitcoin research and a decade in cryogenic energy experience. In this groundbreaking discussion with Bram Kanstein, Nick explains how orbital mining could solve energy inefficiencies while addressing a 50-year NASA challenge, covering the business case for space-based Bitcoin mining, Starlink's crucial role in orbital operations, and why space offers the perfect environment for Bitcoin's evolution. From his journey as a refinery operator to becoming a Bitcoin visionary, Nick shares his vision of Bitcoin as a universal interplanetary currency and emphasizes the importance of taking action on breakthrough ideas. This isn't science fiction—it's the next frontier where Bitcoin, energy innovation, and space technology converge. Essential viewing for Bitcoin enthusiasts, energy innovators, and anyone fascinated by the future of cryptocurrency and space exploration.

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Nick Moran is the founder and CEO of Intercosmic Energy, developing the world's first feasible approach to space-based solar power through orbital Bitcoin mining. After getting orange-pilled in 2018, he conceived this breakthrough solution in November 2024 that could solve a 50-year challenge that has stumped NASA.› Follow Nick: https://x.com/__Nick__Moran__› https://intercosmicenergy.usPARTNERS🧘‍♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com💸 Borrow against your Bitcoin with Debifi. Unlock liquidity without selling a single sat via https://debifi.com/bramPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get the The Bitaxe Gamma (open-source Bitcoin home miner) in US & UK with 10% using code BRAM: https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction to Space-Based Solar Power and Bitcoin Mining01:24 - Nick's Journey: From Refinery Operator to Bitcoin Innovator09:03 - The Moment of Realization: Bitcoin's Real-World Utility14:40 - The Idea: Mining Bitcoin in Space19:49 - The Economic Incentive: Why Space Mining Makes Sense25:29 - Technical Feasibility: How It All Works30:18 - Next Steps: Turning Ideas into Reality33:48 - Bitcoin: The Black Hole of Value34:13 - The Economics of Space Mining35:00 - Bitcoin's Infinite Potential36:28 - The Future of Energy and Mining38:46 - Mining Bitcoin in Space: A Viable Solution40:23 - Open Source Innovations in Space Mining42:47 - Utilizing the International Space Station44:35 - Manifesting Ideas into Reality48:06 - The Energy of Ideas50:54 - Bitcoin: A Solution for Humanity52:05 - The Vision for Interplanetary Currency55:00 - The Timeline for Space Mining56:27 - The Bigger Picture: Bitcoin's Role in Societyℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Nick Moran discuss Nick’s revolutionary plan to mine Bitcoin in space using stranded solar energy, drawing from 12,000+ hours of Bitcoin research and a decade in cryogenic energy experience. In this groundbreaking discussion with Bram Kanstein, Nick explains how orbital mining could solve energy inefficiencies while addressing a 50-year NASA challenge, covering the business case for space-based Bitcoin mining, Starlink's crucial role in orbital operations, and why space offers the perfect environment for Bitcoin's evolution. From his journey as a refinery operator to becoming a Bitcoin visionary, Nick shares his vision of Bitcoin as a universal interplanetary currency and emphasizes the importance of taking action on breakthrough ideas. This isn't science fiction—it's the next frontier where Bitcoin, energy innovation, and space technology converge. Essential viewing for Bitcoin enthusiasts, energy innovators, and anyone fascinated by the future of cryptocurrency and space exploration.

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