Fred Thiel

Explore Bitcoin mining in 2024 with Marathon's CEO, discussing competition, energy costs, grid stabilization, industry consolidation, and Bitcoin's 4-year cycles. Dive into sustainability, institutional mining, and the relationship between miners and grid operators. Discover strategic decisions in mining investments, site acquisition pricing, Marathon's future as a $100 billion company, Bitcoin adoption dynamics, and the future of Bitcoin applications and automated transactions.

Fred Thiel, Chairman & CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings, talks about energy harvesting, new bitcoin mining sites, bitcoin halving, hashrate, and outlook for 2024 on The Pomp Podcast.

Fred Thiel, a key player at Mara, dives into the exciting world of Bitcoin and corporate strategies. He discusses Marathon's unique approach to Bitcoin investments, contrasting it with competitors. The conversation shifts to the rising corporate acceptance of Bitcoin, especially among institutional investors, while also addressing potential hurdles like ETFs. Thiel emphasizes Bitcoin's potential for national adoption, comparing its credibility to gold. He also highlights innovative mining practices that harness waste energy, linking Bitcoin's future to sustainable economic growth.

Fred Thiel, the CEO of Mara, shares his insights into Bitcoin mining trends and the performance of Bitcoin ETFs, highlighting the integration of AI in energy generation. Deena Shanker discusses cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and their potential effects on food security for millions. Laura Bliss tackles the urgent landfill crisis in the U.S., revealing the environmental dangers of overheating landfills and hidden fires, emphasizing the need for better waste management solutions.

Marathon Digital Holdings CEO Fred Thiel discusses bitcoin mining agreement in Kenya, global energy landscape in AI era, bitcoin's impact on future energy consumption. Topics include heating homes in Finland, methane digestion, electricity transmission deficiencies.