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🎧 HASHRATE UP #039 – The 5 J/TH SEALminer: Bitdeer’s Bold ASIC Strategy w/ Haris BasitThis week, Jesse is joined by Haris Basit, CSO of Bitdeer – one of the world’s most vertically integrated Bitcoin mining companies.They dive deep into:• The newly announced SEAL A3 miner and its goal of 5 J/TH efficiency• Why Bitdeer designs its own ASICs and builds its own infrastructure• Competing with Bitmain and Whatsminer on price, quality, and energy use• The company’s 2.7 GW global footprint – from Texas to Bhutan• How Bitdeer plans to manufacture in the US and explore open-source firmware• Using AI in chip design and data center management• The real economics behind mining hardware and power integrationIf you're serious about Bitcoin mining, ASIC efficiency, or how this industry is evolving at the edge of hardware, energy, and economics – don’t miss this one.🎙 ABOUT HASHRATE UPHashrateUp is a podcast focused on the fields of Bitcoin Mining and Energy, as well as the intersection of the two. New episodes every week. The podcast always features a guest from the industry and shares insights based on the host’s questions.Jesse is the host. He has an energy background and works as a consultant in the Bitcoin mining industry. He is based in Cape Town and his business was founded on the premise of bringing more Hashrate to Africa.🔥 SPONSORED BYHashbranch – Hosting and hardware made simple.Use code HASHRATEUP100 for $100 off every Buy & Host package.SoloMining.de – Decentralized, home-based Bitcoin mining made easy.Use code HASHRATEUPFirefish – Bitcoin-backed loans made simple.Use code HASHRATEUP

🎧 HASHRATE UP #038 – Inside the Engine Room of Bitcoin Mining (w/ Shyke Lowers, Satokie Mining)What does it take to operate 186 megawatts of Bitcoin mining infrastructure — and scale toward 1 gigawatt?In this episode, Jesse speaks with Shyke Lowers, COO and Co-Founder of Satokie Mining, about the toughest part of industrial Bitcoin mining: operations. They dive into what makes or breaks a mining site — from infrastructure design and on-site team management to technician training, fault diagnostics, and culture-building.📌 Topics include:– $55 hashprice: relief or still painful?– Bitcoin mining culture vs. Bitcoin Twitter– Satokie’s “road dog” deployment strategy– Infrastructure quality: cooling, layout, design– How to scale ops without breaking things– Career paths: tech 1 to site manager– Pricing models for managed mining– Marketing that actually works in mining– The path to 1 GW and a global footprint🎙 ABOUT HASHRATE UPHashrateUp is a Podcast focused on the fields of Bitcoin Mining and Energy, as well as the intersection of the two. Every week new episodes are released featuring industry guests and deep operational insights from the host Jesse — an energy consultant and Bitcoin mining expert based in Cape Town. His mission: bring more hashrate to Africa.🔥 SPONSORED BYHashbranch – Hosting and hardware made simple.Use code HASHRATEUP100 for $100 off every Buy & Host package:🔗 https://hashbranch.comSoloMining – Decentralized, home-based Bitcoin mining made easy.Use code HASHRATEUP🔗 https://solomining.deFirefish – Bitcoin-backed loans made simple.Use code HASHRATEUP🔗 https://firefish.io/?ref=HASHRATEUP📡 FOLLOW HASHRATE UP🌍 Website: hashrateup.com🎦 YouTube: youtube.com/@hashrateup🐦 Twitter: @HashrateUp📸 Instagram: @hashrateupbtc🎵 TikTok: @hashrateup💼 LinkedIn: HashrateUp

🎧 Episode 37 – BitFuFu Is a NASDAQ Miner—but Their Playbook Is Totally DifferentGuest: Charlie Bradley (VP Investor Relations, BitFuFu)BitFuFu (NASDAQ: FUFU) is unlike any other public Bitcoin miner.In this episode, Jesse and Charlie dive into:• BitFuFu’s cloud-first model and retail hashrate strategy• Operating 566+ MW across 5 continents• Strategic partnership with Bitmain• Vertical integration: BitFuFu OS, pool, Aladdin system• Why the market still misunderstands their value• Expansion plans, break-even costs & energy pricing—🎙 Host: Jesse – Bitcoin mining consultant based in Cape Town🌐 More: hashrateup.com—🔥 Sponsored by:Hashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simple → hashbranch.comUse code HASHRATEUP100 for $100 off Buy & HostSoloMining – Home-based mining made easy → solomining.deUse code HASHRATEUPFirefish – Bitcoin-backed loans → firefish.io/?ref=HASHRATEUPUse code HASHRATEUP—#BitcoinMining #BitFuFu #CloudMining #Hashrate #BitcoinOnly #EnergyStrategy #MiningAfrica

HASHRATE UP #036 – How to Extend ASIC Lifespan w/ Deepak Atyam (Hashbranch)Jesse is joined by Deepak Atyam, co-founder and COO of Hashbranch – a mining investment platform focused on aligned incentives and Second Life strategies for Bitcoin ASICs.Topics discussed:– ASIC lifecycle management and profitability extension– Hosting deals and the 13,000-unit relocation with Merkle Standard– Profit-sharing vs. fixed-fee models– U.S. vs. international hosting strategy– Tax strategies using mining depreciation– Deepak’s aerospace background (NASA, SpaceX)– Ideal customers for HashbranchTimestamps:00:00 – Intro & Deepak’s Role at Hashbranch03:00 – What is Second Life Mining?09:00 – Hosting Strategy & Profit Models16:00 – The Merkle Deal: 13,000 ASICs21:00 – US vs. Global Hosting & Tariffs28:00 – Deepak’s Background (NASA, SpaceX)33:00 – Tax Alpha & Ideal Customers41:00 – Outro & Vision for Hashrate as an AssetSponsored by:Hashbranch – Hosting and hardware made simple.Use code HASHRATEUP100 for $100 off every Buy & Host packagewww.hashbranch.comSoloMining.de – Home-based Bitcoin mining made easy.Use code HASHRATEUPwww.solomining.deFirefish – Bitcoin-backed loans made simple.Use code HASHRATEUPwww.firefish.io/?ref=HASHRATEUPDisclaimer: Nothing in this episode is financial advice. Do your own research and consult a CPA for any tax matters.Listen to all episodes and follow us at hashrateup.com

HASHRATE UP #035 – Bitcoin Mechanic & Mark Artymko: How Ocean Pool Breaks the FPPS MonopolyIn this episode, Jesse speaks with Bitcoin Mechanic and Mark Artymko from Ocean Pool about one of Bitcoin mining’s most pressing problems: the centralizing effect of FPPS pools.The guests explain how Ocean was designed from first principles — resurrecting the spirit of Luke Dashjr’s Eligius — to give miners true sovereignty, higher payouts, and direct network interaction. This conversation covers the inner mechanics of Datum, the truth about “non-custodial” pools, and what the Tether partnership means for decentralization.Expect hard truths, real data, and a radical vision for the future of Bitcoin mining.🔥 Sponsored by:– Hashbranch – Hosting and hardware made simple.Use code HASHRATEUP100👉 https://hashbranch.com– SoloMining – Decentralized, home-based Bitcoin mining made easy.Use code HASHRATEUP👉 https://solomining.de– Firefish – Bitcoin-backed loans made simple.Use code HASHRATEUP👉 https://firefish.io/?ref=HASHRATEUP📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hashrateup

🎧 HASHRATE UP #034 – Hosting, Hashprice & the ASIC Bottleneck (w/ Nick Garland, Simple Mining)How does a hosting company survive in a volatile post-halving market?In this episode, Jesse sits down with Nick Garland, CEO of Simple Mining, to unpack the real-world challenges and strategies behind scaling a mining infrastructure business in the U.S.We discuss:– The 50 MW partnership with Alps Blockchain– Navigating tariffs and ASIC import challenges– Why Simple Mining offers free repairs and pause options– The real state of retail vs. institutional hosting– What happens to old-gen hardware after the halving– U.S. mining competitiveness and the ASIC supply crunchNick shares how Simple Mining grew from a single container to 75 MW across seven sites — and why professionalism is still rare in this industry.🛠 SPONSORED BYHashbranch – Hosting and hardware made simple. Use code HASHRATEUP100.SoloMining – Quiet, efficient solo miners with S21 Pro chips. Use code HASHRATEUP.Firefish – Bitcoin-backed loans made simple. Use code HASHRATEUP.📢 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBEWebsite: hashrateup.comYouTube: @hashrateupTwitter: @HashrateUpInstagram: @hashrateupbtcTikTok: @hashrateupLinkedIn: HashrateUp#BitcoinMining #Hashrate #SimpleMining #ASICMarket #HostingUSA #MiningAfrica #Hashprice #EnergyInfrastructure #BitcoinOnly

🎧 HASHRATE UP #033 – Ethiopia: From 0 to 1 GW Bitcoin Mining in 15 Months (w/ Nemo, QRB Labs)In this episode, Nemo from QRB Labs returns to HashrateUp to share how Ethiopia has gone from zero to nearly 1 GW of Bitcoin mining capacity in just 15 months.We talk about the rapid rise of mining in the region, challenges around regulation and importation, the realities of grid strain, and how Bitcoin mining could be the catalyst for building out Ethiopia’s energy infrastructure to 100 GW in the future.Topics include:– Ethiopia's mining landscape: power, players & politics– QRB Labs' milestones since 2024– Import/export rules, ASIC restrictions & repair services– GERD hydro dam update & stranded energy dynamics– Grid economics, pricing reform & long-term energy growthThis is a rare on-the-ground insight into one of Bitcoin mining’s most dynamic new frontiers.🔥 SPONSORED BYHashbranch – Hosting and hardware made simple.Use code HASHRATEUP100 for $100 off every Buy & Host package: https://hashbranch.comSoloMining – Home-based Bitcoin mining made easy.Use code HASHRATEUPhttps://solomining.deFirefish – Bitcoin-backed loans made simple.Use code HASHRATEUPhttps://firefish.io/?ref=HASHRATEUP🎙 Hosted by JesseEnergy consultant and mining expert based in Cape Town.HashrateUp is a weekly podcast exploring Bitcoin Mining, Energy, and the intersection of the two – always with a guest from the industry.🔗 More from HashrateUp:Website: https://hashrateup.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hashrateupTwitter: https://twitter.com/HashrateUpInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hashrateupbtcLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashrateupTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hashrateup

HASHRATE UP #032 – Heating Homes with Hashrate – with Christian NaefIn this episode, Jesse speaks with Christian Naef, CEO and Co-Founder of RY3T, a Swiss startup using Bitcoin miners to heat homes. Christian shares how their futuristic heating system works, why it’s gaining traction in Europe, and how solar power, immersion cooling, and clever design come together in the RY3T solution.We discuss:– How RY3T turns ASIC waste heat into usable home heating– Technical architecture behind the system– Economic viability and customer ROI– Why design and storytelling matter in hardware– How solar integration boosts uptime– The new Riot Mini and RY3T’s roadmap for 2025Sponsored by:Hashbranch – Hosting and hardware made simple. Use code HASHRATEUP100SoloMining – Quiet, home-based Bitcoin miners. Use code HASHRATEUPFirefish – Bitcoin-backed loans made simple. Use code HASHRATEUPGuest: Christian Naef, CEO & Co-Founder of RY3Twww.ry3t.com

🎧 Episode 31 – Hashrate Wars, Proxy Pools & the Rise of Stratum V2 (with Agustin Krupka)In this episode, Jesse is joined by Agustin Krupka (aka @KenobiGeneral5) from DMND Pool to talk about the growing centralization at the mining pool layer — and why most decentralization today is just a façade.They explore:– Why FPPS creates invisible power structures– How proxy pools mask the dominance of major players– Why Stratum V2 is the critical upgrade Bitcoin needs– What DMND Pool is doing differentlyIf you're into Bitcoin mining, protocol decentralization, or you just want to understand who really controls Bitcoin's hashrate — this one is for you.—🛠️ Sponsored byHashbranch – Use code HASHRATEUP100SoloMining – Use code HASHRATEUPFirefish – https://firefish.io/?ref=HASHRATEUP—📌 Follow HashrateUpTwitter: @HashrateUpYouTube: @hashrateupWebsite: hashrateup.com—#Bitcoin #Mining #Hashrate #DMNDPool #StratumV2 #FPPS #Decentralization #SoloMining #Hashbranch #Firefish #BitcoinOnly

🎙 HASHRATE UP #030 – Bitcoin Mining Reality Check (w/ Ethan Vera, Luxor)Hashrate Up is back! After a short break, host Jesse Pielke kicks off 2025 with a powerhouse episode featuring Ethan Vera, co-founder of Luxor Technologies.It’s been just over a year since their last talk — and the mining world has shifted dramatically.💥 From hashprice collapsing from $100 to $47📈 300+ EH/s surge in network hashrate📦 ASIC import headaches🌍 Mining growth in Africa⚙️ Luxor’s firmware, ASIC desk & trading volumesWhat strategies are keeping miners alive in this brutal market? What role does intelligent mining play? And where does the next wave of hashrate go?This is a must-listen for anyone building in Bitcoin mining and energy.—👤 Guest: Ethan Vera – Co-Founder, Luxor🔗 https://twitter.com/ethan_vera🌐 https://luxor.tech—📲 Follow Hashrate UpWebsite → https://hashrateup.comTwitter → https://twitter.com/HashrateUpYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@HashrateUpInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/hashrateupbtc/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@hashrateupLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashrateup—🎧 Sponsored by🔌 SoloMining → https://solomining.de🏭 Hashbranch → https://hashbranch.com — Use code HASHRATEUP100 for $100 off each Buy & Host package—#BitcoinMining #HashrateUp #BitcoinOnly #MiningAfrica #LuxorTech #ASICMarket #EnergyAndMining