EPISODE · Aug 23, 2024 · 1H 54M
The Decentralization of Bitcoin Mining with Bitcoin Mechanic (WiM507)
from The "What is Money?" Show · host Robert Breedlove, Bitcoin Mechanic
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What this episode covers
Bitcoin Mechanic joins me to discuss the fundamentals of Bitcoin mining, Bitcoin’s energy usage, the importance of trust minimization in mining, mining vs HODL culture, Bitcoin vs Shitcoins, OCEAN’s vision for the future of Bitcoin mining, and how we can fight to make Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining more trustless and decentralized. Bitcoin Mechanic is a Bitcoin educator and Chief Boiling Officer at OCEAN mining pool.
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