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• 035 Reclaiming Mining Sovereignty w/ Bitcoin Mechanic & Mark Artymko (Ocean Pool + Datum)

  HASHRATE UP #035 – Bitcoin Mechanic & Mark Artymko: How Ocean Pool Breaks the FPPS MonopolyIn this episode, Jesse speaks with Bitcoin Mechanic and Mark Artymko from Ocean Pool about one of Bitcoin mining’s most pressing problems: the centralizing effect of FPPS pools.The guests explain how Ocean was designed from first principles — resurrecting the spirit of Luke Dashjr’s Eligius — to give miners true sovereignty, higher payouts, and direct network interaction. This conversation covers the inner mechanics of Datum, the truth about “non-custodial” pools, and what the Tether partnership means for decentralization.Expect hard truths, real data, and a radical vision for the future of Bitcoin mining.🔥 Sponsored by:– Hashbranch – Hosting and hardware made simple.Use code HASHRATEUP100👉 https://hashbranch.com– SoloMining – Decentralized, home-based Bitcoin mining made easy.Use code HASHRATEUP👉 https://solomining.de– Firefish – Bitcoin-backed loans made simple.Use code HASHRATEUP👉 https://firefish.io/?ref=HASHRATEUP📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hashrateup

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• 034 Can U.S. Bitcoin Mining Survive the New Tariffs? w/Nick Garland

  🎧 HASHRATE UP #034 – Hosting, Hashprice & the ASIC Bottleneck (w/ Nick Garland, Simple Mining)How does a hosting company survive in a volatile post-halving market?In this episode, Jesse sits down with Nick Garland, CEO of Simple Mining, to unpack the real-world challenges and strategies behind scaling a mining infrastructure business in the U.S.We discuss:– The 50 MW partnership with Alps Blockchain– Navigating tariffs and ASIC import challenges– Why Simple Mining offers free repairs and pause options– The real state of retail vs. institutional hosting– What happens to old-gen hardware after the halving– U.S. mining competitiveness and the ASIC supply crunchNick shares how Simple Mining grew from a single container to 75 MW across seven sites — and why professionalism is still rare in this industry.🛠 SPONSORED BYHashbranch – Hosting and hardware made simple. Use code HASHRATEUP100.SoloMining – Quiet, efficient solo miners with S21 Pro chips. Use code HASHRATEUP.Firefish – Bitcoin-backed loans made simple. Use code HASHRATEUP.📢 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBEWebsite: hashrateup.comYouTube: @hashrateupTwitter: @HashrateUpInstagram: @hashrateupbtcTikTok: @hashrateupLinkedIn: HashrateUp#BitcoinMining #Hashrate #SimpleMining #ASICMarket #HostingUSA #MiningAfrica #Hashprice #EnergyInfrastructure #BitcoinOnly

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• 033 Ethiopia: From 0 to 1 GW Bitcoin Mining in 15 Months (w/ Nemo, QRB Labs)

  🎧 HASHRATE UP #033 – Ethiopia: From 0 to 1 GW Bitcoin Mining in 15 Months (w/ Nemo, QRB Labs)In this episode, Nemo from QRB Labs returns to HashrateUp to share how Ethiopia has gone from zero to nearly 1 GW of Bitcoin mining capacity in just 15 months.We talk about the rapid rise of mining in the region, challenges around regulation and importation, the realities of grid strain, and how Bitcoin mining could be the catalyst for building out Ethiopia’s energy infrastructure to 100 GW in the future.Topics include:– Ethiopia's mining landscape: power, players & politics– QRB Labs' milestones since 2024– Import/export rules, ASIC restrictions & repair services– GERD hydro dam update & stranded energy dynamics– Grid economics, pricing reform & long-term energy growthThis is a rare on-the-ground insight into one of Bitcoin mining’s most dynamic new frontiers.🔥 SPONSORED BYHashbranch – Hosting and hardware made simple.Use code HASHRATEUP100 for $100 off every Buy & Host package: https://hashbranch.comSoloMining – Home-based Bitcoin mining made easy.Use code HASHRATEUPhttps://solomining.deFirefish – Bitcoin-backed loans made simple.Use code HASHRATEUPhttps://firefish.io/?ref=HASHRATEUP🎙 Hosted by JesseEnergy consultant and mining expert based in Cape Town.HashrateUp is a weekly podcast exploring Bitcoin Mining, Energy, and the intersection of the two – always with a guest from the industry.🔗 More from HashrateUp:Website: https://hashrateup.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hashrateupTwitter: https://twitter.com/HashrateUpInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hashrateupbtcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashrateupTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hashrateup

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• 032 A Futuristic Way to Heat Your Home w/Christian Naef

  HASHRATE UP #032 – Heating Homes with Hashrate – with Christian NaefIn this episode, Jesse speaks with Christian Naef, CEO and Co-Founder of RY3T, a Swiss startup using Bitcoin miners to heat homes. Christian shares how their futuristic heating system works, why it’s gaining traction in Europe, and how solar power, immersion cooling, and clever design come together in the RY3T solution.We discuss:– How RY3T turns ASIC waste heat into usable home heating– Technical architecture behind the system– Economic viability and customer ROI– Why design and storytelling matter in hardware– How solar integration boosts uptime– The new Riot Mini and RY3T’s roadmap for 2025Sponsored by:Hashbranch – Hosting and hardware made simple. Use code HASHRATEUP100SoloMining – Quiet, home-based Bitcoin miners. Use code HASHRATEUPFirefish – Bitcoin-backed loans made simple. Use code HASHRATEUPGuest: Christian Naef, CEO & Co-Founder of RY3Twww.ry3t.com

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• 031 The Truth About Mining Pools – Stratum V2 vs FPPS w/Agustin Krupka

  🎧 Episode 31 – Hashrate Wars, Proxy Pools & the Rise of Stratum V2 (with Agustin Krupka)In this episode, Jesse is joined by Agustin Krupka (aka @KenobiGeneral5) from DMND Pool to talk about the growing centralization at the mining pool layer — and why most decentralization today is just a façade.They explore:– Why FPPS creates invisible power structures– How proxy pools mask the dominance of major players– Why Stratum V2 is the critical upgrade Bitcoin needs– What DMND Pool is doing differentlyIf you're into Bitcoin mining, protocol decentralization, or you just want to understand who really controls Bitcoin's hashrate — this one is for you.—🛠️ Sponsored byHashbranch – Use code HASHRATEUP100SoloMining – Use code HASHRATEUPFirefish – https://firefish.io/?ref=HASHRATEUP—📌 Follow HashrateUpTwitter: @HashrateUpYouTube: @hashrateupWebsite: hashrateup.com—#Bitcoin #Mining #Hashrate #DMNDPool #StratumV2 #FPPS #Decentralization #SoloMining #Hashbranch #Firefish #BitcoinOnly

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