From Waste Tires to Treasury Reserves: The Future of Bitcoin Mining – Magdalena Gronowska

Can Bitcoin mining drive economic sovereignty, stabilize power grids, and shift the global balance of power?In this episode of The Web3 Prof Podcast, we go deep with Magdalena Gronowska — policy expert, advisor to sustainable mining projects, and author of an upcoming book on the geopolitics of Bitcoin mining. Magdalena has traveled to El Salvador, Paraguay, and Kenya to explore firsthand how mining is transforming local economies, energy infrastructure, and international relations.We unpack:The biggest misconceptions about Bitcoin mining and energy useHow mining can stabilize grids and incentivize renewablesWhy some developing nations are embracing mining for economic sovereigntyWhat it means for national security when countries hold Bitcoin in their treasuriesThe future of mining regulation and what tech shifts are coming nextWhether you’re a miner, policymaker, or Bitcoin-curious, this episode will challenge what you thought you knew about the world’s most misunderstood industry.