Stephan Livera Podcast Dodging Knives as a Bitcoin Miner (SLP522)
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Nov 2, 2023 Jason Les, CEO of Riot Platforms, shares his journey from poker to Bitcoin mining and discusses challenges faced by a publicly listed mining company, advantages over competitors, financing options, HODLing strategies, impact of Bitcoin ETF, outperforming Bitcoin, educating government, curtailing services, and halving predictions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Bitcoin's Utility, Poker Analogies, and Personal Journey into Bitcoin Mining
03:58 • 2min
Riot's Transformation into a Bitcoin-Focused Company
06:05 • 18min
Hardware Security and Bitcoin Mining Stocks
24:16 • 3min
Bitcoin Miners: Holding vs Selling
27:37 • 12min
Bitcoin Financial Services Ad and Debate on Terrorism Financing
39:08 • 3min
Importance of Educating Government and Pushing Back Against Harmful Regulations
42:17 • 24min