[FOCUS] The Most Important Metric in Bitcoin Mining
The first HashrateUp Focus episode is here.Jesse breaks down Hashprice — what it is, how it’s calculated, and why it matters more than Bitcoin price for miners. From network difficulty and block rewards to fees and revenue per kWh, this short episode explains the key metric for mining profitability.🛠 Sponsored by:Hashbranch – code HASHRATEUP100SoloMining.de – code HASHRATEUP📲 Used ASIC Deals: https://t.me/hashrateup
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052 How Our Pool Pays More w/ Sunil
🎧 HASHRATE UP #052 – How Our Pool Pays More w/ SunilSunil (“Captain Hashrate”) joins Jesse to explain the story behind Our Pool. We cover why two miners launched a new pool, how their RT-PPS model routes hashrate to the highest bidder in real time, and why they focus on fair, transparent payouts. Sunil also shares thoughts on retail auto-payouts, address vs account mining, challenges, and the role of transparency in Bitcoin mining.🔥 SPONSORED BYHashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simple. Use code HASHRATEUP100 👉 https://hashbranch.comSoloMining.de – Home & solo mining made easy. Use code HASHRATEUP 👉 https://solomining.de
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051 The Energy Intelligent Platform for Bitcoin Mining w/ Medi Naseri
Medi Naseri, CEO & Co-Founder of LōD Technologies, returns to HashrateUp to share how Bitcoin mining has shifted from raw hashrate competition to an energy-intelligent IoT platform.We dive into the 5-layer energy playbook—real-time pricing, coincident peak strategy, demand response, ancillary services, and compliance—and explore why peak ≠ price in ERCOT. Medi also explains how Bitcoin mining and AI inference loads can complement each other as flexible compute, filling valleys in demand.He reflects on LōD’s rebrand from Lincoin, the lessons from growing organically, and their new product CLōD, aimed at bringing energy intelligence into AI governance.🔥 Sponsored by:Hashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simple. Get $100 off every Buy & Host package with code HASHRATEUP100.SoloMining.de – Home & solo mining made easy. Whether you’re running one rig or going solo, start smarter with code HASHRATEUP.
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050 Where Bitcoin Mining Goes Next w/ Nico Smid
🎧 HASHRATE UP #50 – Where Bitcoin Mining Goes Next w/ Nico SmidFor the 50th episode, Jesse is joined once again by Nico Smid, founder of Digital Mining Solutions. Nico runs one of the most-read mining newsletters in the industry and advises investors and operators on how to navigate the fast-changing world of Bitcoin mining.In this conversation, we dive into:Why hardware cycles matter and what the ProtoMiner launch tells us about the industry’s directionThe hidden truth behind the “144 blocks per day” assumption and how pools calculate rewardsWhether now is the right time to buy machines before the next halvingInsights into Ethiopia’s mining scene and the opportunities and risks across South AmericaHow efficiency, infrastructure, and ROI are shaping strategies for miners worldwide🔥 Sponsored by:Hashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simple. Code: HASHRATEUP100SoloMining.de – Home & solo mining made easy. Code: HASHRATEUP
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049 Wilson Mining and the Next Generation of Bitcoin Miners w/ Steven & Eric Wilson
Steven and Eric Wilson, founders of Wilson Mining, join Jesse to share their candid story of starting and scaling a Bitcoin mining business from the ground up.They reflect on the hard lessons of buying ASICs at the top of the market, why daily hashprice models mislead miners, and how thinking in Bitcoin terms changes investment decisions. We also dive into their philosophy on hosting vs. self-mining, the importance of recurring revenue, and why the recent Proto miner launch could reshape the hardware landscape.Wilson Mining’s journey — from family farming roots in Iowa to running megawatts of hosting capacity — offers practical insights for anyone interested in mining, whether you’re just starting out or building infrastructure at scale.🔥 SPONSORED BYHashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simple. Use code HASHRATEUP100SoloMining.de – Home & solo mining made easy. Use code HASHRATEUP👉 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app.
HashrateUp is a podcast that delves into Bitcoin mining and exciting projects, utilizing hashrate production to unlock new potentials in the broader energy industry. From details about innovative mining operations to exciting applications powered by classic energy resources, we’ll discuss the various ways the Bitcoin network is powered and its impact on the environment. Join us as we talk with industry experts, researchers, and thought leaders to understand how Bitcoin is shaping the future of power and investigate the energy challenges and opportunities Bitcoin and its ecosystem bring to the table.
Whether you are an industry professional, thought leader, or new to the game, each episode will offer new perspectives as we interview experts in their fields to discuss mining trends, explore technical applications of Bitcoin Mining, and shine a light on financial aspects as well!
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