Weather and Demand Response Impact on Bitcoin Mining

The chapter discusses the potential impact of weather conditions and demand response programs on Bitcoin mining. It explores how recent snowstorms in Texas and Tennessee led to temporary shutdowns of miners, resulting in a significant decrease in mining power on the network. The speakers also address the changing incentives for miners when utilities are involved and the need for a reasonably distributed hash rate to prevent curtailment.

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