036 Engineering Better Mining ROI – Insights from a Former SpaceX Engineer w/Deepak Atyam

HASHRATE UP #036 – How to Extend ASIC Lifespan w/ Deepak Atyam (Hashbranch)

Jesse is joined by Deepak Atyam, co-founder and COO of Hashbranch – a mining investment platform focused on aligned incentives and Second Life strategies for Bitcoin ASICs.

Topics discussed:
– ASIC lifecycle management and profitability extension
– Hosting deals and the 13,000-unit relocation with Merkle Standard
– Profit-sharing vs. fixed-fee models
– U.S. vs. international hosting strategy
– Tax strategies using mining depreciation
– Deepak’s aerospace background (NASA, SpaceX)
– Ideal customers for Hashbranch

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Deepak’s Role at Hashbranch
03:00 – What is Second Life Mining?
09:00 – Hosting Strategy & Profit Models
16:00 – The Merkle Deal: 13,000 ASICs
21:00 – US vs. Global Hosting & Tariffs
28:00 – Deepak’s Background (NASA, SpaceX)
33:00 – Tax Alpha & Ideal Customers
41:00 – Outro & Vision for Hashrate as an Asset

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Disclaimer: Nothing in this episode is financial advice. Do your own research and consult a CPA for any tax matters.

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