Coin Stories Haris Basit: Bitdeer Innovating Globally in Bitcoin Mining, Data Technology and Sustainability
Dec 30, 2024
Haris Basit, Chief Strategy Officer at Bitdeer, is a former startup co-founder with a strong background in semiconductors. He dives into Bitdeer's innovative strategies in Bitcoin mining, highlighting their global presence and commitment to sustainability through renewable energy. The discussion also covers partnerships with NVIDIA to enhance AI capabilities and the company's unique chip technology. Haris dispels misconceptions about Bitdeer, emphasizing their impact and future plans in the industry, driven by efficiency and community benefit.
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Bitdeer's Technological Differentiation
- Bitdeer differentiates itself through its deep technological expertise, particularly in chip technology.
- Their focus on circuit design and charge recycling leads to higher efficiency.
Norway Operations and Heat Reuse
- Bitdeer's Norway operations reuse waste heat for agriculture, heating facilities, and more.
- This benefits local communities, even enabling local crop growth during cold winters.
Chip Technology Innovation
- Bitdeer developed a technique to recycle charge within chips, improving efficiency by 75-80%.
- This innovation has wide applications beyond Bitcoin mining, including GPUs and AI.