Matt Kimmel
Works at Blockspace Media. Co-host of The Mining Pod.
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Apr 25, 2025 • 39min
THE MINING POD: A $2.7 Million Mining Heist, Tariffs For Miners and Top 5 Mining Historical Moments
Colin Harper, a Bitcoin mining industry expert and BlockSpace newsletter writer, joins snarky commentator Matt Kimmel for a lively discussion. They uncover the shocking story of a $2.7M theft of ASIC miners intercepted at LAX and the implications of tariffs on mining equipment. The two delve into the complexities of changing mining dynamics, including a recent difficulty decrease and rising transaction fees. Their debate over the top five historical moments in Bitcoin mining gets heated, revealing differing opinions on the role of mining pools.
Oct 11, 2024 • 37min
THE MINING POD: Difficulty Update, IREN Lawsuit, Antminer S21, Tokenized Whiskey and Satoshi Nakamoto
Matt Kimmel from CoinShares joins to delve into Bitcoin mining's current landscape. They discuss a recent 4% increase in mining difficulty, influenced by hurricanes and ongoing lawsuits. Kimmel highlights Bitmain's latest Antminer S21 variant and Marathon’s ambitious tokenized whiskey project, while also addressing community backlash over noise from their operations. The conversation takes a mysterious turn with HBO's documentary questioning Satoshi Nakamoto's true identity, reigniting intrigue around Bitcoin’s origins.
