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Feb 11, 2026 18 min

NEMS26: User-Centered Design: Hard Lessons in Building Hardware

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Description In this conversation, Thomas Templeton discusses the importance of user-centered design in the Bitcoin mining space, emphasizing the need for builders to listen to customer pain points. He shares insights from his experience at Apple and Square, highlighting the significance of redefining miners as infrastructure and the role of open source in fostering community engagement. The discussion culminates in a call for collaboration and innovation within the Bitcoin mining community. Takeaways User-centered design is crucial in the Bitcoin mining space. Listening to customer pain points leads to better product development. Redefining miners as infrastructure can unlock new opportunities. Open source initiatives can help decentralize Bitcoin mining. Community engagement is essential for innovation. Asking 'why' can challenge industry norms and assumptions. Diverse perspectives enhance understanding of mining challenges. Building tools for the community fosters collaboration. Success in Bitcoin mining benefits all stakeholders. The Bitcoin community is welcoming and supportive for newcomers. Chapters 00:00Introduction to User-Centered Design in Bitcoin Mining 03:46Thomas Templeton's Journey: From Apple to Square 09:50Listening to Customers: The Key to Innovation 14:47Redefining Miners as Infrastructure 17:40Community Engagement and Open Source in Bitcoin Mining Keywords Bitcoin mining, user-centered design, customer feedback, infrastructure, open source, community engagement, product development, innovation, pain points, decentralization

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