Blockware Podcast

Joe Burnett is joined by Dan and Mitch from Foreman to discuss Bitcoin mining, the energy industry, MicroBT vs Bitmain, and more! Sign up for the Blockware marketplace here: https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/ Upgrade your security by hammering your Bitcoin seed phrase into titanium plates using Stampseed. Use Coupon Code "BLOCKWARE15" for 15% off sitewide. Valid through June 2023 https://stampseed.com/?mtm_campaign=blockware Follow us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/IIICapital Dan: https://twitter.com/foremanmining Mitch: https://twitter.com/MitchKlee_ Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam 00:00 Intro 01:50 Dan and Mitch’s Background 08:01 How will the mining industry evolve over the next decade? 11:52 What is holding back the energy industry from diving into Bitcoin mining? 17:00 Will there be a large miner capitulation at the 2024 halving. 21:28 The difference between demand response and batteries. 25:58 What is Foreman? 32:39 MicroBT vs Bitmain? 35:47 Intel and ASICs 37:53 How big can the mining industry grow?

Joe Burnett is joined by Dennis Porter to discuss Satoshi Action Fund, the Texas anti-bitcoin mining bill, and orange-pilling politicians. Sign up for the Blockware marketplace here: https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/ Follow us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/IIICapital Dennis: https://twitter.com/dennis_porter_ Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam 00:00 Intro 01:43 Why should Bitcoiners care about politics? 11:08 Does Bitcoin disempower governments? 16:31 Bitcoin legislature 19:39 Lobbying against the Texas anti-mining bill. 29:28 30% Proof of Work tax 33:38 Will Bitcoin play a role in the 2024 presidential election? 40:10 Bitcoiners as a voting block

Joe Burnett is joined by Peter Dunworth to discuss his timelocking Bitcoin and Bitcoin as pristine collateral. Sign up for the Blockware marketplace here: https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/ Upgrade your security by hammering your Bitcoin seed phrase into titanium plates using Stampseed. Use Coupon Code "BLOCKWARE15" for 15% off sitewide. Valid through May 2023 https://stampseed.com/?mtm_campaign=blockware Follow us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/IIICapital Peter: https://twitter.com/dunworth_peter Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam 00:00 Intro 01:15 What is a Triple Point Asset? 05:00 What is Timelocking Bitcoin? 13:14 Time-locked Bitcoin as Collateral 24:00 Bitcoin Borrowing 30:20 Negative Interest Rate Borrowing 38:00 Banking Black Hole 40:55 Counter Arguments to Peter’s Hypothesis 43:20 Risks of Timelocking 48:30 Estimated Timeline for Peter’s Hypothesis 52:16 Final Thoughts

Michael Dunworth, an expert in Bitcoin, discusses his Bitcoin journey, Bitcoin as a method of transferring energy through time, and how Bitcoin encourages personal responsibility. They also touch on the importance of understanding Bitcoin and holding private keys, the significance of prime numbers in the Bitcoin blockchain, and the future of identity and communication.

Joe Burnett is joined by Drew Armstrong to discuss surviving the 2022 bear market as a Bitcoin miner, preparing for the 2024 halving, Bitcoin mining and energy markets, hyper-bitcoinization, and more! Sign up for the Blockware marketplace here: https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/ Upgrade your security by hammering your Bitcoin seed phrase into titanium plates using Stampseed. Use Coupon Code "BLOCKWARE15" for 15% off sitewide. Valid through May 2023 https://stampseed.com/?mtm_campaign=blockware Passport is the Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. With a gorgeous design and familiar interface, Passport makes it easier than ever to self-custody your Bitcoin. No more sitting at your computer or squinting at tiny screens. Passport seamlessly connects to your phone, empowering you to quickly view your balance and move Bitcoin in and out of cold storage. Get yours today at: https://foundationdevices.com/?mtm_campaign=Blockware Use code: BLOCKWARE for $10 off! Follow us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/IIICapital Drew: https://twitter.com/_drewarmstrong_ Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:33 Drew’s Background 06:55 Leading a Public Bitcoin Miner Through the Bear Market 14:38 Mining Strategy Going Forward 18:35 Underclocking 21:44 Deploying ASICs 26:43 Preparing for the Halving 34:27 Bitcoin Mining in the Long Term 41:11 Energy and Bitcoin 46:11 NYT Hit Piece 51:24 What is Hyper-Bitcoinization?

Joe Burnett is joined by Robert Breedlove to discuss his journey down the Bitcoin rabbit hole, the future of Bitcoin, consequences of a broken monetary system, and more! Sign up for the Blockware marketplace here: https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/ Upgrade your security by hammering your Bitcoin seed phrase into titanium plates using Stampseed. Use Coupon Code "BLOCKWARE15" for 15% off sitewide. Valid through May 2023 https://stampseed.com/?mtm_campaign=blockware Encrypted Energy is a service for collecting, processing, storing, and routing data from your Lightning Node. It regularly polls your node and your peers, monitors for state changes, and emits events to outside services when changes occur. Email paul@encryptedenergy.com and mention us for personalized onboarding. Passport is the Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. With a gorgeous design and familiar interface, Passport makes it easier than ever to self-custody your Bitcoin. No more sitting at your computer or squinting at tiny screens. Passport seamlessly connects to your phone, empowering you to quickly view your balance and move Bitcoin in and out of cold storage. Get yours today at: https://foundationdevices.com/?mtm_campaign=Blockware Use code: BLOCKWARE for $10 off! Follow us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/IIICapital Robert: https://twitter.com/breedlove22 Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:23 Robert’s Background 06:37 Discovering Bitcoin through Curiosity 10:26 The role of custodial vs non-custodial BTC in the future 22:57 EO 6102 on Bitcoin 27:55 Tradeoffs of Pseudonymity 34:17 Knock-on Effects of Broken Money 41:11 Bitcoiners as a Political Class 46:59 Envisioning a Bitcoin Based Economic System 53:51 Can Bitcoin Fail?

Joe Burnett is joined by Luke Broyles to discuss fractional reserve banking, Bitcoin adoption, artificial intelligence, and more! Sign up for the Blockware marketplace here: https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/ Upgrade your security by hammering your Bitcoin seed phrase into titanium plates using Stampseed. Use Coupon Code "BLOCKWARE15" for 15% off sitewide. Valid through May 2023 https://stampseed.com/?mtm_campaign=blockware Encrypted Energy is a service for collecting, processing, storing, and routing data from your Lightning Node. It regularly polls your node and your peers, monitors for state changes, and emits events to outside services when changes occur. Email paul@encryptedenergy.com and mention us for personalized onboarding. Passport is the Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. With a gorgeous design and familiar interface, Passport makes it easier than ever to self-custody your Bitcoin. No more sitting at your computer or squinting at tiny screens. Passport seamlessly connects to your phone, empowering you to quickly view your balance and move Bitcoin in and out of cold storage. Get yours today at: https://foundationdevices.com/?mtm_campaign=Blockware Use code: BLOCKWARE for $10 off! Follow us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/IIICapital Luke: https://twitter.com/luke_broyles Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:58 First Republic Bank, US Banking Crisis 16:56 Hyperbolic Bitcoin Adoption 21:43 Who is more bullish, Luke or Peter Dunworth? 29:52 Becoming a Bitcoin Millionaire 28:45 Bitcoin is Designed to Appreciate Forever 42:16 Bitcoin Escape Velocity 47:43 AI and Bitcoin 1:00:52 Bearish Case for Bitcoin

Joe Burnett is joined by Matt Loustead to discuss all things Bitcoin mining. Sign up for the marketplace here: https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/ Encrypted Energy is a service for collecting, processing, storing, and routing data from your Lightning Node. It regularly polls your node and your peers, monitors for state changes, and emits events to outside services when changes occur. Email paul@encryptedenergy.com and mention us for personalized onboarding. Passport is the Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. With a gorgeous design and familiar interface, Passport makes it easier than ever to self-custody your Bitcoin. No more sitting at your computer or squinting at tiny screens. Passport seamlessly connects to your phone, empowering you to quickly view your balance and move Bitcoin in and out of cold storage. Get yours today at: https://foundationdevices.com/?mtm_campaign=Blockware Use code: BLOCKWARE for $10 off! Follow us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/IIICapital Matt: https://twitter.com/TDR_mlousteau Timestamps: 00:00 Matt’s Background 04:24 Did the bear market scare energy companies away from Bitcoin mining? 07:16 Overclocking and underclocking 21:05 LuxOS & Mining Firmware 27:32 Bitcoin Mining, CO2, & Energy Narratives 38:23 Texas Mining Bill 40:48 What does the Bitcoin Mining Industry look like in 10 years?

Joe Burnett is joined by Seth and Zach of Foundation Devices to discussing holding your own keys, why they built the passport hardware wallet, and good Bitcoin privacy practices. Sign up for the marketplace here: https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/ Encrypted Energy is a service for collecting, processing, storing, and routing data from your Lightning Node. It regularly polls your node and your peers, monitors for state changes, and emits events to outside services when changes occur. Email paul@encryptedenergy.com and mention us for personalized onboarding. Passport is the Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. With a gorgeous design and familiar interface, Passport makes it easier than ever to self-custody your Bitcoin. No more sitting at your computer or squinting at tiny screens. Passport seamlessly connects to your phone, empowering you to quickly view your balance and move Bitcoin in and out of cold storage. Get yours today at: https://foundationdevices.com/?mtm_campaign=Blockware Use code: BLOCKWARE for $10 off! Follow us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/IIICapital Seth: https://twitter.com/sethforprivacy Zach: https://twitter.com/zachherbert Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:51 Seth and Zach’s Background and Foundation Devices 08:59 Taking Control of Your Money 17:40 How is the Passport Different? 21:25 What is Envoy? 26:29 Why Should Bitcoiners Care About Privacy? 33:48 Gaining Pseudonymity Through Bitcoin 39:21 Why Did Seth Leave Monero to Focus on Bitcoin 43:50 Cross Input Signature Aggregation

Joe Burnett is joined by John of Encrypted Energy to discuss automated Bitcoin lightning nodes. Sign up for the marketplace here: https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/ Encrypted Energy is a service for collecting, processing, storing, and routing data from your Lightning Node. It regularly polls your node and your peers, monitors for state changes, and emits events to outside services when changes occur. Email paul@encryptedenergy.com and mention us for personalized onboarding. Passport is the Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. With a gorgeous design and familiar interface, Passport makes it easier than ever to self-custody your Bitcoin. No more sitting at your computer or squinting at tiny screens. Passport seamlessly connects to your phone, empowering you to quickly view your balance and move Bitcoin in and out of cold storage. Get yours today at: https://foundationdevices.com/?mtm_campaign=Blockware Use code: BLOCKWARE for $10 off! Follow us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/IIICapital John: https://twitter.com/jmarbach Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam Timestamps: 00:00 John’s Background 03:25 What is the Lightning Network? 07:47 Total Addressable Market for Lightning 14:21 Why should an individual or company run a Bitcoin Lightning node? 18:00 How to easily run a Lightning node 21:47 What is involved with operating a lightning node? 25:49 Encrypted Energy 27:53 Earning yield with Lightning 34:24 Bitcoin & Lightning in 20 years