THE MINING POD: The Bitcoin Miner’s Almanac With Rob Warren

Sep 24, 2024

In this lively conversation, Rob Warren, author of The Bitcoin Miner’s Almanac, shares insights into the complexities of Bitcoin mining. He discusses the challenges miners face, from managing hardware to navigating power contracts. Rob emphasizes the critical role of energy dynamics and innovative solutions in enhancing efficiency. He also teases what readers can expect in the upcoming second edition of his book, making this a must-listen for those interested in the future of mining and Bitcoin.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Introduction to the Bitcoin Miner's Almanac and Sponsorship Insights

01:32 • 2min

The Evolution of Bitcoin Mining

03:11 • 26min

Understanding Bitcoin Mining Profitability and Power Choices

29:30 • 4min

Mining Bitcoin: Energy Dynamics and Innovations

33:45 • 13min

Navigating the Complexities of Bitcoin Mining Operations

47:09 • 4min

Evolving Dynamics of Bitcoin Mining

50:50 • 26min

Engaging in the World of Bitcoin and Upcoming Audiobook

01:17:10 • 2min

Colin sits down with author Rob Warren to discuss his all-encompassing mining guide, The Bitcoin Miner’s Almanac.

Welcome back to The Mining Pod! For this week’s show, Colin interviews Rob Warren, the author of The Bitcoin Miner’s Almanac. Standing up a bitcoin mining operation is a herculean task. From managing ASICs, to standing up infrastructure, to navigating power contracts, bitcoin miners have to learn everything from IT management to hardware maintenance – and everything in between. That’s why Rob wrote The Bitcoin Miner’s Almanac, to help newcomer and veteran miners alike easily navigate the daunting, complicated minutiae of bitcoin mining. In our conversation, we touch on what inspired the book, Rob’s experience researching and writing it, and what he plans to include in the second edition. This isn’t your grandfather’s almanac…

You can purchase The Bitcoin Miner’s Almanac on Amazon or the Bitcoin Magazine store.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Start

03:03 The Bitcoin Miner's Almanac

12:21 Forget about Bitcoin

20:14 Making sense of the energy industry

28:37 Energy monopolies

33:01 Pros & cons of energy production

40:33 Book version 2

52:26 Machine form factors

1:02:41 Interviewing miners

1:10:23 Stranded energy opportunities

1:15:49 Wrap up

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