In a captivating discussion, Alejandro de la Torre, CEO of Demand Pool, dives into the launch of the Stratum V2 mining pool. He emphasizes the critical role of decentralization in Bitcoin mining and the risks posed by traditional payout structures like FPPS. Alejandro introduces innovative concepts like the Slice payment system for fair fee distribution and the importance of translation proxies in mining operations. He also shares insights on global mining trends, challenges of censorship, and the shift towards liquid cooling technologies.