When a Bitcoin Mine Moves Next Door

Andrew Chow, a Time magazine reporter and author of Cryptomania, dives into the unsettling dynamics in Granbury, Texas, where residents are disturbed by the noise from a nearby Bitcoin mine. The conversation unpacks the environmental and social consequences of Bitcoin mining on small communities. Chow highlights the health implications of the incessant hum, as well as the clash between the promised economic benefits and actual impacts on residents' lives. Innovative cooling techniques used in the mining industry add another layer to this intriguing discussion.