259. TBR - The Future of Bitcoin Mining & The Battle for Block Space w/ Bob Burnett CEO of Barefoot Mining

Sep 14, 2025

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Barefoot Mining: Bitcoin's Future, Block Space, and Sovereignty

Bitcoin mining isn’t just about earning rewards—it’s about controlling the future of money. In this episode, we sit down with Bob Burnett, CEO of Barefoot Mining, to uncover the hidden power struggle behind Bitcoin mining and why nation-states, financial institutions, and intelligence agencies are eyeing control over block space.

Bob shares his journey from Ethereum mining to Bitcoin and explains why he believes that in the future, controlling who gets to transact will be more valuable than simply holding Bitcoin. We explore the shift from mining incentives to block space dominance, the implications of nation-state mining operations, and how Bitcoin's scarcity is fueling a new geopolitical battleground.

We also dive into how the U.S. government’s stance on Bitcoin is shifting, why major banks like Fidelity and BlackRock are already mining, and what this means for the decentralization of the network. Could Bitcoin mining become a new form of economic warfare? And what can everyday users do to protect Bitcoin’s ethos?

We sit down with Bob Burnett, founder and CEO of Barefoot Mining, to explore the evolving landscape of Bitcoin mining and financial sovereignty. Bob shares his journey from the early days of personal computing to Ethereum mining, and ultimately, his deep conviction in Bitcoin as the superior monetary system.

The conversation delves into the political and economic forces shaping Bitcoin mining, including the growing interest from nation-states and financial institutions. Bob explains why he believes the real value of mining is shifting from earning Bitcoin to controlling block space, and what that means for the future of decentralization.

We also break down the economic realities of mining, the impact of halvings, and why transaction fees are becoming the backbone of miner incentives. As institutional players enter the space, how can Bitcoin remain true to its ethos? This is a must-watch for anyone invested in the future of Bitcoin

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First up, we sit down with Bob Burnett, CEO of Barefoot Mining, to uncover the hidden power struggle behind Bitcoin mining
Next, Bob shares his journey from Ethereum mining to Bitcoin and explains why he believes that controlling transact will be more valuable than simply holding Bitcoin.
Then, dive into how the U.S. government’s stance on Bitcoin is shifting, why major banks like Fidelity and BlackRock are already mining, and what this means for the decentralization of the network.
and Finally, break down the economic realities of mining, the impact of halvings, and why transaction fees are becoming the backbone of miner incentives

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