

BTC233: Bitcoin & Texas A Roadmap for the Global Financial Shift w/ Parker Lewis (Bitcoin Podcast)
26 snips May 7, 2025
Parker Lewis, author of "Gradually, Then Suddenly" and Bitcoin advocate, dives into Bitcoin's pivotal role in the global economy. He highlights Texas's legislative efforts to support Bitcoin mining and energy grid reliability. The conversation explores Zaprite’s innovations for seamless Bitcoin payments and the potential for Bitcoin to become a global reserve currency. They also tackle the implications of CBDCs and emphasize Bitcoin as a unique monetary standard, positioning it as essential in navigating today's financial landscape.
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Texas Bitcoin Mining Boosts Grid
- Texas promotes Bitcoin mining to enhance grid reliability through flexible large loads.
- Strategic Bitcoin reserve bill advances amidst ongoing legislative understanding challenges.
Bitcoin Mining Stabilizes Grid
- Bitcoin miners flexibly shut off during energy scarcity to lower grid stress and costs.
- ERCOT favors voluntary programs incentivizing miners to stabilize the grid by managing load.
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