Ep 4: Chris Bendiksen on Balancing the Grid with Bitcoin Mining

Ep 4: Chris Bendiksen on Balancing the Grid with Bitcoin Mining

Author: Christian Keroles December 24, 2019 Duration: 1:10:32
Hosted by Cassie Clifton and produced by Bitcoin Magazine, the show chronicles the latest and greatest developments taking shape across the complex and ever-changing cryptocurrency mining industry through interviews with mining experts, CEOs, and general enthusiasts.In this episode of What’s Halvening, Cassie interviews Christopher Bendiksen, head of research at CoinShares. Chris has been a pioneer in helping dispel a lot of the “Bitcoin Will Burn Down the Planet” myths. We discuss the following topics 
  • CoinShares recently published December 2019 Bitcoin Mining Update
  • Influence of misconceptions of bitcoin mining on regulatory decisions
  • Potential use cases for old mining hardware
  • 90 percent increase in hash rate over the last 6 months
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For anyone trying to make sense of the intricate world of Bitcoin creation, What's Halvening-The Bitcoin Mining Podcast offers a clear signal through the noise. Hosted by Cassie Clifton and produced by Bitcoin Magazine, this isn't just a technical deep dive-it's a front-row seat to the powerful forces reshaping global energy and finance. Each episode connects the dots between the computers solving complex equations and the real-world implications of their work. You'll hear directly from the people on the ground: mining experts navigating hardware shortages, CEOs strategizing in volatile markets, and early enthusiasts whose stories provide crucial context. The conversations naturally explore how energy grids are being transformed, how geopolitical shifts from Washington to Beijing affect network security, and what the next 'halving' event truly means for the ecosystem. This podcast digs into the foundational layer of cryptocurrency, moving beyond price speculation to examine the industrial engine that makes the entire system tick. It’s for those who understand that Bitcoin’s resilience is forged in the data centers and remote power stations where the network physically lives. Tune in for a consistently insightful look at the most critical, and often overlooked, sector in digital assets.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 7

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Welcome to What’s Halvening! Hosted by Cassie Clifton and produced by Bitcoin Magazine, the show chronicles the latest and greatest developments taking shape across the complex and ever-changing cryptocurrency mining ind…