This episode goes deep into the future of Bitcoin mining and AI-driven data centers with Taylor Towler of Solomon Data Systems and Bill Schneider, a global sourcing and energy strategist. Together with JohnPaul, they unpack the real economics behind power, infrastructure, and policy, from scaling megawatt projects to navigating utility politics and the coming AI energy crunch. Expect straight talk on grid congestion, demand response, modular power, and why being “behind the meter” might be the only way to stay sovereign in the next computing revolution.
00:00 Intro & Guest Backgrounds
JohnPaul introduces Taylor Towler (CEO, Solomon Data Systems) and Bill Schneider (energy sourcing expert). Quick overview of their backgrounds and experience scaling large-scale data centers and Bitcoin operations.
02:00 Taylor’s Leap into Bitcoin Mining
Taylor shares how he quit his day job during COVID, dove headfirst into Bitcoin, and landed his first consulting deal by mastering utility rate sheets.
05:00 The First Big Win: 16,000 ASICs in 30 Days
Inside Taylor’s first massive project , how a small team scaled overnight, built a warehouse from scratch in Montana, and learned the art of execution under pressure.
09:00 The Entrepreneur’s Mindset
Why chasing fulfillment and sovereignty beats a 9–5. Taylor reflects on lessons from early risk-taking and what drives him beyond financial success.
11:00 From 1MW to 250MW: Scaling Smart
Breaking down the realities of large-scale infrastructure builds, load studies, land options, utility negotiations, and how to de-risk the process at each stage.
15:00 The AI Shift: Data Centers Meet Bitcoin
Why 90% of Solomon’s business now serves traditional data centers and how AI workloads are transforming grid demand, infrastructure design, and cooling tech.
18:00 Bill’s Energy History Lesson
Bill explains how decades of flawed policy, subsidies, and “phantom capacity” have distorted U.S. grid economics and why dispatchable power is the new oil.
24:00 The Coming Power Crunch
AI demand, grid instability, and the politics of electricity, how behind-the-meter generation and private infrastructure are becoming critical for reliability.
27:00 The Consumer Squeeze
Why everyday energy bills are rising inflation, policy missteps, and capital misallocation, and how Bitcoin and AI are unfairly scapegoated.
36:00 Utilities, Incentives, and the Broken Model
Deep dive on utility economics, asset base growth, and the hidden costs ratepayers shoulder as monopolies prioritize mega clients.
48:00 Building Community Trust
How data center developers can win local support through early engagement, transparency, and direct community benefit, not PR spin.
55:00 Modular Generation & Nuclear Debate
The future of decentralized power: SMRs, gas turbines, and why cost, regulation, and reliability will shape the next phase of compute growth.
1:03:00 Market Outlook: AI, Mining & Capital Flows
Are we in an AI bubble? JohnPaul, Taylor, and Bill dissect Nvidia’s circular capital loop and debate whether we’re in a 1999-style hype cycle or early innings.
1:14:00 Final Takeaways
Bill and Taylor share closing advice: control your own power, build relationships early, stay nimble, and always bet on yourself.

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Dive into this conversation with Matt Prusak as he walks through his journey from USBTC and Hut 8 to launching ABTC. We cover strategy, treasury, risks, and why “maximizing Bitcoin per share” is the new gold standard for mining. Here are episode timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro and ABTC mission
00:01:00 Matt’s background and shift to Bitcoin mining
00:03:00 USBTC to Hut 8 to Ionic and Cedarville turnaround
00:04:00 Why launch American Bitcoin and how Hut 8 enables 25 EH scale
00:06:00 Bitcoin per share focus and running lean with fewer than five FTE
00:09:00 Dual engine strategy mining plus treasury accumulation
00:10:00 Capital allocation and the 2.1 billion facility
00:12:00 Countercyclical discipline and timing liquid cooling
00:15:00 Hosting economics shared services and gigawatt pipeline with Hut 8
00:19:00 Going public via Gryphon and fast listing timeline
00:23:00 Why NASDAQ and the institutional adoption lens
00:26:00 Disclosure cadence and never selling sats
00:27:00 When not to add hash and blockspace upside
00:30:00 Three risks energy capital markets policy
00:34:00 Partnership with Eric Trump and company formation
00:37:00 Brand and marketing beyond crypto audiences
00:42:00 Rapid fire picks reading robotics travel cooking
00:47:00 Advice to younger self strengths and operating speed
00:49:00 One word for 2025 track record and wrap

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Dive into this episode with filmmaker Lauren Sieckmann, co-director of Unbanked, as she shares her journey from Nebraska to directing a global Bitcoin documentary. Use the timestamps below to jump straight to the moments that matter most.

00:00 – Intro: JP introduces Lauren Sieckmann, co-director of Unbanked, and her journey into Bitcoin filmmaking.
02:00 – Nebraska beginnings: Lauren shares how her father introduced her to Satoshi Nakamoto and The Bitcoin Standard, sparking her fascination with Bitcoin and money.
05:00 – Writing the first script: The story behind Lauren’s first attempt at a Satoshi feature film and her early struggles breaking into the film industry.
10:00 – Finding funding and a co-director: How networking on Clubhouse led to support from Jason Williams and her collaboration with David Kuhn.
15:00 – Interviewing Bitcoin’s leaders: Behind-the-scenes stories from interviews with Michael Saylor, Jack Dorsey, Adam Back, and Ted Cruz.
20:00 – Themes of Unbanked: Lauren explains why Bitcoin is for everyone, across politics and geography, and how the film showcases real-world use cases.
25:00 – Financial literacy and sovereignty: Why Bitcoin’s biggest contribution may be sparking global financial education and individual empowerment.
30:00 – Distribution and screenings: Plans for festival showings, streaming availability, and how to host private or theater screenings through Gather.
35:00 – Lightning round: Quick questions with Lauren on her first Bitcoin purchase, favorite films, AI tools for filmmaking, and dream cameos.
38:00 – Personal reflections: Lauren and JP reflect on filming in Austin and Iowa, capturing meaningful moments, and the importance of art in Bitcoin storytelling.
41:00 – Closing thoughts: Lauren shares her hope that Unbanked leaves audiences inspired, empowered, and eager to explore Bitcoin further.
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This episode follows JP’s conversation with Zachary Townsend, CEO of Meanwhile, covering how he built the first fully Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company and its role in the emerging Bitcoin economy.

[00:00:00] Introduction. JP welcomes Zachary and the topic of Bitcoin life insurance.
[00:01:00] Why Bitcoin + Life Insurance. Starting from the belief in a global Bitcoin economy.
[00:03:00] Whole Life as the Original HODL. Long-term wealth transfer in Bitcoin.
[00:04:00] Running on a Bitcoin Standard. All operations in BTC.
[00:05:00] Zachary’s Background. From fintech and government to Stripe and Y Combinator.
[00:08:00] Serving Global Markets. Bermuda licensing and expansion plans.
[00:12:00] How the Product Works. Whole life policies, tax benefits, BTC-backed loans.
[00:15:00] Where the Yield Comes From. Over-collateralized Bitcoin lending.
[00:20:00] Challenges and Opportunities. Bitcoin hurdle rate and simplicity.
[00:24:00] Future Products. Annuities, investment contracts, reinsurance.
[00:28:00] Policy Limits and Transparency. BTC caps and public audits.
[00:30:00] Building Trust. Overcoming skepticism and engaging clients.
[00:33:00] Advice for Entrepreneurs. Going slower to build right.
[00:35:00] Roadmap to a Billion Users. Expanding to smaller policies worldwide.
[00:39:00] Managing Premium Payments. Avoiding being short Bitcoin.
[00:41:00] How to Get Involved. Website sign-up and miner outreach.
[00:43:00] Closing. Final thoughts and invitation to connect.

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Johnpaul Baric interviews Carson Smith, pioneer of immersion cooling and builder of SBI Group’s 250MW global mining arm, now driving energy-efficient Bitcoin and AI infrastructure with 21 Tree Capital, Density AI, and Merkel Edge. They unpack power economics, demand response, treasury discipline, and the entrepreneurial grit required to survive and learn from multi-million-dollar mistakes.

00:01:00 – Early Mining Journey & Technical Evolution
00:03:00 – ASIC Development, Fried Cat, and DIY Immersion Cooling
00:07:00 – Scale of Early Immersion Operations & Challenges
00:10:00 – Career Pivot to SBI & Building a Global Mining Footprint
00:17:00 – Large-Scale Deployment Lessons & Mistakes
00:20:00 – Operational Tooling for Massive Miner Fleets
00:24:00 – Negotiating Energy Contracts & Local Partnerships
00:26:00 – Demand Response & Grid Dynamics
00:32:00 – Creditworthiness & Capitalization Challenges
00:33:00 – Current Focus: 21 Tree Capital, AI Crossover, and Merkel Edge
00:36:00 – Power Costs & Strategic Importance (Bitcoin vs. AI)
00:41:00 – Small AI Data Centers, Offtake, and Idle Capacity Monetization
00:46:00 – Converting Bitcoin Mines to AI & Compatibility Challenges
00:47:00 – Cooling Trends in AI Infrastructure
00:49:00 – Treasury Management & Preparing for Cycles
00:52:00 – Entrepreneurship Wisdom & Closing Thoughts

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In this episode of Digital Gold, Mike Colyer provides an insider's readout on post-halving economics, supply chain arbitrage, and policy vectors steering Bitcoin's next-generation compute grid.
Here are the key discussion points from the episode:
00:00:00 Introduction to Mike Colyer and Foundry
00:01:00 Mike Colyer's Bitcoin Journey and Motivation
00:12:00 Foundry's Genesis and Mission
00:19:00 Foundry's Operations and Services.
00:23:00 Insights on Bitcoin Mining and Network
00:30:00 AI's Impact on Mining and Grid Integration
00:37:00 Energy Costs and Future Outlook for Mining
00:43:00 Foundry's Spin-offs
00:49:00 Industry Maturity and Bitcoin's Security Budget

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In this episode, Labrador native Curtis Doran explains how he grew a lone garage miner into a 14 megawatt Bitcoin powerhouse, turned its waste heat into a lifeline for homes and businesses in Canada’s frozen northeast, and sets the stage before we dive into the detailed timestamps below.

00:00:00 - Introduction: Curtis Dorin and the Digital Gold Podcast
00:00:58 - Labrador's Unique Position for Bitcoin Mining
00:06:21 - Block Lab's Journey from Garage to 14 Megawatts
00:10:39 - The Quebec Power Deal and Policy Hurdles
00:21:07 - Hestia: Bitcoin Mining for Heat
00:30:57 - Hestia's Market and Demand Response Capabilities
00:46:27 - Certifications, Patents, and EV Charging Integration
00:50:09 - Bitcoin as a "Pioneer Species" and Grid Benefits
00:56:07 - Future Outlook and Satoshi's Vision
00:58:53 - Conclusion and Hestia Heat Call to Action

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Drawing on his deep roots in finance, academia, media, and even personal Bitcoin mining experience, Alexander discusses Bitcoin's potential to decarbonize energy grids, harness stranded energy, and redefine sustainability. He unpacks the evolving role of Bitcoin mining, debunks common myths, and shares insights from his work at Cambridge, which bridges the gap between the mining industry and policymakers by providing trusted, evidence-based data. The conversation highlights key findings from Cambridge's latest report, including the significant impact of utilizing otherwise flared gas for mining and the changing geographic distribution of hashrate, ultimately envisioning a greener future for the industry.

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0:00 – Introduction. Meet Alexander Neumueller, the architect of the CBECI and researcher at the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance.

3:45 – The Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI): Purpose and Methodology. How CBECI became the industry’s most cited source on Bitcoin mining energy use.

10:10 – Global Mining Energy Mix: What the Data Actually Shows. The true share of sustainable energy in Bitcoin mining. Regional differences: U.S., South America, Europe, and MENA. Dispelling misconceptions about Bitcoin’s carbon footprint.

16:20 – Mining as an Energy Asset: Grid Flexibility and Demand Response. How miners are increasingly acting as real-time energy participants. The emerging case for mining as a stabilizer in renewables-heavy grids.

22:50 – Institutional Capital and Mining Infrastructure. How energy data is unlocking new investment from funds, family offices, and energy firms. CBECI’s role in derisking mining narratives for traditional allocators.

28:00 – Policy, ESG, and the Role of Research. Why CBECI is referenced by policymakers and regulators globally. The gap between ESG perceptions and operational realities in mining.

35:15 – The Evolution of Mining Strategy. Efficiency, uptime, and jurisdictional selection as investment drivers.

42:00 – Final Thoughts & Resources. How investors can engage with CBECI findings. Where Bitcoin mining is heading and how research will continue to shape its trajectory.

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Lukas Pfeiffer charts an arc from dorm room doubter to Genesis Digital Assets executive and institutional advisor, concluding that a Bitcoin only thesis delivers the most durable intrinsic value. He observes a macro inflection where infrastructure capital increasingly treats mining as a power monetization instrument, with pragmatic US operators racing ahead while European boardrooms remain constrained by ESG gatekeepers. Grid Imagery weaponizes this thesis by turning modular ASIC fleets into grid responsive assets that reach sub second frequency response of 0.7 seconds, unlocking premium ancillary service markets. The platform engineers a tri layer revenue stack that earns standby capacity fees while offline, captures negative price arbitrage when switched on, and continuously harvests block rewards. Pfeiffer contends that such flexible miners outclass battery storage and will anchor renewable heavy grids as they converge with high performance compute campuses to maximize capital efficiency and grid resilience.

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00:00–05:00 Lukas Pfeiffer’s dorm-to-data-center origin story and rapid-scale tour at Genesis Digital Assets, framing his “Bitcoin-only” investment thesis.
05:00–12:00 Institutional capital gets a crash course in hash-rate economics: US boardrooms lean pragmatic while European ICs wrestle with ESG optics.
14:00–20:00 Unlocking ancillary-service revenue: Grid Imagery engineers sub-second (0.7 s) frequency-response capability, redefining miners as grid assets.
20:00–26:00 Triple-stack monetization flywheel paid standby, paid negative-price absorption, plus continuous block rewards creates a capital efficient flex-load platform.
32:00–38:00 Comparative asset analysis: modular ASIC fleets outclass lithium-ion storage on CAPEX, duty-cycle depth, and non-correlated yield exposure.
40:00–46:00 Five-year vision: hybrid HPC-Bitcoin campuses leveraging shared power envelopes, heat-reuse loops, and AI demand-response APIs.
48:00–End Talent call-out: Grid Imagery recruiting US energy-market specialists; connect with Pfeiffer on LinkedIn.

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In this episode of Digital Gold, JohnPaul Baric sits down with Dennis Porter, CEO of Satoshi Action Fund, to unpack how Bitcoin mining is becoming a pivotal energy tool, not just a financial one.
From saving lives in Texas winter storms to enabling energy development in Africa and rural America, Dennis explains why Bitcoin is a partner, not a parasite, to the grid. They also dive into hot-button topics like stablecoins surpassing Visa, Tether’s shocking profits compared to BlackRock, and what Dennis sees coming by 2030.
This episode is a masterclass for energy entrepreneurs, policymakers, and investors who want to understand the real economic and environmental value behind Bitcoin infrastructure and why the time to build is now.

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Episode breakdown:
00:00 – Intro & Dennis’s Journey
How Dennis discovered Bitcoin and transitioned from finance to advocacy.
06:00 – The Political Wake-Up Call
How regulation threats led to the founding of Satoshi Action Fund.
12:00 – Right to Mine & Digital Asset Rights
Early wins, state legislation, and what’s at stake for 20M+ Americans.
18:00 – Bitcoin’s Role in the Grid
How mining supports grid resilience, clean energy, and rural revitalization.
26:00 – Peaker Plants vs. Bitcoin Miners
Breaking down the economics and emissions of flexible load vs. legacy infrastructure.
31:00 – Vision 2030: Bitcoin as an Energy Development Tool
The future of global power generation with Bitcoin as the buyer of last resort.
36:00 – Global Impact: Africa, Poverty, and Power Access
Why Bitcoin can unlock prosperity for billions through energy inclusion.
44:00 – Federal Involvement & Methane Mitigation
Should the U.S. back Bitcoin mining? And how it reduces environmental harm.
52:00 – Stablecoins, Tether, and Yield Politics
Why stablecoins are shaking up traditional finance and who’s trying to stop it.
59:00 – How to Take Action
Grassroots advocacy tips and how individuals can influence real policy.
1:06:00 – Final Thoughts & Dennis’s Vision
A call to builders, advocates, and listeners to shape the future of Bitcoin.

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What separates Bitcoin mining projects that attract serious capital from those that struggle or fail?
In this episode, John Paul Baric, CEO of MiningStore, sits down with Denis Rusinovich, a mining veteran who’s helped shape mining policy, infrastructure, and finance since 2017. Denis reveals what investors are really looking for, why grid integration and regulatory planning are no longer optional, and how Bitcoin mining is evolving into a critical part of the global energy and financial systems.
Whether you're building a mine, investing in one, or planning your next move, this episode gives you a rare inside look into how to structure mining projects that survive and thrive over the next decade.

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0:50 Introduction: JP welcomes Denis Rusinovich, highlighting his transition from project finance into Bitcoin mining and his focus on making mining projects bankable​.
2:43 Early Lessons: Denis shares how he applied traditional infrastructure finance models to mining operations from day one​.
6:35 Making Mining Bankable: Discussion on what changed since 2017, from hostile regulators to growing government acceptance and the importance of regulation​.
8:23 Energy and Community Integration: How miners can create value for local grids and communities beyond energy consumption, becoming essential partners​.
11:33 Noise, Heat, and Reuse: Real-world challenges with sound, and how heat reuse offers a new advantage for mining sustainability​.
20:27 Reframing Mining for Institutions: Denis explains how he separates Bitcoin mining from "crypto" by positioning it as energy infrastructure
28:47 Where to Invest Now: Denis’s views on the best emerging regions for mining, and why midterm diversification is key​.
42:28 Regulatory Pitfalls: Live examples from Kazakhstan and Russia showing how governments are tightening Bitcoin revenue controls​.
47:30 Tariffs, Synthetic Hashrate, and Future Models: Why host-and-sell models, synthetic hashrate products, and localized manufacturing could reshape the mining landscape​.
01:02:14 Banking Mining Projects: How Denis advises clients to structure cashflows and minimize crypto exposure to meet bank compliance standards​.
01:05:33 Final Lessons: Avoid single-location risk, embrace the evolving Bitcoin mining model, and stay rational in an emotionally volatile market​.

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