

Climate tech investor Daniel Batten: Bitcoin is absolutely critical to the green energy transition
Aug 7, 2025
Daniel Batten, a climate tech investor and Bitcoin mining analyst, discusses the pivotal role of Bitcoin in the green energy transition. He debunks environmental myths, revealing how Bitcoin mining can actually support renewable energy initiatives. Batten emphasizes Bitcoin's potential to empower underserved communities and improve financial literacy. He also explores Bitcoin’s disruptive technology status and its regional benefits, while advocating for a clearer understanding of its governance and social implications.
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Turning Skeptic Into Bitcoin Advocate
- Daniel Batten shares how a conversation with an investor changed his view on Bitcoin mining.
- He shifted from skepticism to exploring Bitcoin mining as a positive ESG investment opportunity.
Bitcoin Mining's Knowledge Intersection
- Bitcoin mining blends misunderstandings of computers, money, and energy.
- Improving energy literacy reveals Bitcoin mining's unique role in grid flexibility.
History Of Misinformation On Disruption
- Negative media bias towards disruptive technologies follows a predictable, historic pattern.
- Fear and misinformation serve as defensive tactics by incumbents facing disruption.