Hosting Bitcoin

We cover:🔹 The hidden costs merchants face in a debt-driven economy🔹 Why the medium of exchange is more important than most realize🔹 How Bitcoin helps merchants store value over time🔹 Overcoming practical challenges of accepting Bitcoin payments🔹 Lessons from growing a payments company while staying true to your purpose🔹 The surprising connections between drumming, discipline, and conviction🔹 Why giving back can be the greatest form of abundance This episode is for anyone who believes that fixing money can help fix the world — and that real change begins with ordinary people choosing better tools, better incentives, and better ways to serve.🎙 Guest: Jason Keil 🔗 Learn more about Polaris Payments: https://polarispayments.com 🔗 Explore Bitcoin Payments Advisor: https://bitcoinpaymentsadvisor.com Learn more: https://abundantmines.com/ Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/AbundantMines Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantmines/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbundantMinesFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/abundant-mines/

We cover: 🔹 The gritty reality of flare gas, grid power, and mining tradeoffs 🔹 How Texas became the epicenter for energy innovation 🔹 What the Texas Flywheel is — and why it matters for the world 🔹 Why small, nimble teams drive the biggest change 🔹 The surprising power of public mining sites and radical transparency 🔹 Building a career aligned with mission, energy, and meaning 🔹 What it means to be the change in an abundant future This episode is for anyone who believes in a better world, built one watt, one sat, and one aligned action at a time. 🎙Guest: Brad Cuddy 🔗 Follow Brad on X/Twitter: @bradcuddy 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradcuddy/ 🔗 Learn more about Cholla Energy: https://chollainc.com/ 🔥 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:15 - Who is Brad Cuddy? 06:40 - From Nuclear Dreams to Oilfield Reality 14:12 - Discovering Bitcoin Offshore 20:58 - Becoming the Bitcoin Champion Inside Schlumberger 26:47 - Life at CH4 and Launching the Innovation Lab 34:15 - Hosting the Most Visited 4MW Bitcoin Mine 42:03 - Wind, Grid Power, and Building for the Long Game 49:50 - The Texas Flywheel Explained 57:05 - Why Not Just Flare It? 1:05:19 - Grid Constraints and a New Power Paradigm 1:13:44 - Mining as the Flexible Load of the Future 1:20:30 - Real World Impact: Jobs, Education, and Local Change 1:26:07 - Why “Be the Change” Isn’t Just a Motto 1:30:11 - The Radical Power of Bitcoin in Costa Rica and Africa 1:35:20 - Re-Radicalization and Staying in the Fight 1:41:50 - What Will They Remember About Brad? 1:44:07 - Vibes Capital and the Spirit of Adventure 1:45:33 - Outro and Final Thoughts Learn more: https://abundantmines.com/ Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/AbundantMines Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantmines/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbundantMinesFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/abundant-mines/

We dive into: 🔹 Why financial success alone won’t fulfill you 🔹 How to build intentional wealth 🔹 The 3 levels of financial freedom 🔹 What keeps most people from living a wealthy life 🔹 How AI and new technologies are reshaping opportunity 🔹 The best investment you can make (it’s not what you think) 🔹 The link between integrity, values, and long-term success This episode is perfect for anyone looking to upgrade their mindset, align their life with deeper purpose beyond money and financial freedom. 🎙Guest: Mike BrownFollow Mike on X/Twitter: https://x.com/mbrown_co Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbrown.co/ Connect with Mike: https://unbreakablewealth.com/newsletter/ Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:45 - Mike’s Background05:15 - Financial Success Isn’t Enough12:29 - Finding Integrity Within Yourself17:22 - Intentional Wealth21:05 - What Keeps People From Wealth27:31 - What is Wealth34:24 - The 3 Levels of Financial Freedom43:08 - The Liquidity Pyramid49:19 - AI & Emerging Technology58:53 - The Best Investment You Can Make1:04:29 - Aligning Your Life with Values1:10:17 - Sharing Yourself With The World1:12:04 - Outro Learn more: https://abundantmines.com/ Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/AbundantMines Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantmines/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbundantMinesFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/abundant-mines/

Daniel Batten, an environmentalist and venture capitalist, discusses how meditation initiated his journey into Bitcoin. He emphasizes the importance of emotional freedom over asset freedom, revealing Bitcoin's potential to aid refugees and those in oppressive regimes. He challenges the notion of being a 'Bitcoin expert' and advocates for community-based approaches to personal growth. Batten also highlights Bitcoin’s future in becoming carbon negative, linking financial independence with mental sovereignty to inspire purpose-driven living.

We dive into: 🔹 Building a business anchored in Bitcoin 🔹 The role public markets play in Bitcoin 🔹 The tension between building for AI or Bitcoin 🔹 How to think clearly and advise startups in uncertain times 🔹 What it means to be early and how to survive the wait 🔹 Bitcoin becoming normalized This episode is for builders, thinkers, and anyone trying to understand where Bitcoin fits into the bigger picture of innovation, and human progress. 🎙 Guest: Dean Sutton Follow Dean on X/Twitter: https://x.com/DeanSutton Follow Dean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suttondean/ Learn more: https://abundantmines.com/ Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/AbundantMines Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantmines/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbundantMinesFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/abundant-mines/

We cover:- How a natural wine business and Bitcoin complement low-time preference living- Why Ben Justman built a Bitcoin-first winery in Colorado-  How Bitcoin gave him the mental framework to slow down and build intentionally- Accepting Bitcoin as a small business — not a gimmick, but a lifestyle- How Bitcoin marketing created loyal, values-aligned customers- From wine labels to Lightning payments — how to infuse Bitcoin into branding-  Wine club as a tool to build long-term customer relationships- The challenges of BTC payments with legacy alcohol regulations- The deeper purpose: creating a freedom-aligned life and business-What makes natural wine natural — and why you actually feel better drinking it🎙 Guest: Ben JustmanFounder & Winemaker, Peony Lane Wine🔗 Join the wine club or order online: peonylanewine.com Follow: @BenJustmanWebsite: https://www.peonylanewine.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/BenJustman 00:00 - Introduction 01:03 - Wine vs. Bitcoin: Which Came First? 02:00 - Understanding Natural Wine 07:03 - How Bitcoin Changed Ben’s Time Preference 10:00 - Aligning Wine and Bitcoin: A Marketing Strategy 19:23 - Challenges and Benefits of Accepting Bitcoin 25:33 - Bitcoin’s Impact on Business Decision-Making 31:23 - Advice for Businesses Considering Bitcoin 36:43 - Wine and Bitcoin: A Perfect Pairing 42:43 - Ben's New Wine Releases and Marketing 47:20 - The Launch of the Peony Lane Wine Club 52:00 - Challenges of the Wine Industry and Future Plans 58:00 - Final Thoughts on Wine, Bitcoin, and Entrepreneurship 59:40 - Where to Find Peony Lane Wines Learn more: https://abundantmines.com/ Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/AbundantMines Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantmines/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbundantMinesFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/abundant-mines/

We cover:🔹 Why it’s still incredibly early to get into Bitcoin mining — and why the next 100 years of mining are just beginning🔹 Brad James’ journey from entrepreneurship and consulting to running mining sites and founding Mining With Brad🔹 The birth of the Build-a-Mine Bootcamp and how it helped launch 40+ mining sites around the globe🔹 What separates a professional miner from a tinkerer: systems thinking, team building, and scaling strategy🔹 Why the who not how principle matters more than ever in mining, especially when mistakes can cost six figures🔹 Powerfully understated truths about local impact: how a 3MW site can transform a small town’s economy and energy infrastructure🔹 Evaluating mining opportunities through personal mission, profit potential, and community value🔹 What makes a great mining operator? Curiosity, humility, willingness to be coached, and learning to let go of perfectionism🔹 The future of the industry: water treatment, immersion cooling, live grid integration, and professionalism across the stack🔹 Brad’s framework for building a mine: plan, construct, launch, colocate, optimize, and scaleThis conversation is packed with both tactical insight and soul. If you want to mine Bitcoin professionally, this is a masterclass in mindset, execution, and legacy.🎙 Guest: Brad JamesFounder, Mining With BradHost, Daily Bitcoin Show🛠️ Bootcamp + Resources: minerMastery.com Learn more: https://abundantmines.com/ Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/AbundantMines Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantmines/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbundantMinesFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/abundant-mines/

We cover:🔹 How Bitcoin mining supports climate action and renewable energy🔹 Margot Paez’s journey from physics to Bitcoin sustainability research🔹 Why Bitcoin is a tool for system change beyond politics🔹 Bitcoin mining as a pioneer species for energy access in underserved areas🔹 The role of flexible load in stabilizing renewable-heavy grids🔹 A takedown of flawed climate studies against Bitcoin🔹 Insights from Margot’s PhD: emissions, pricing, and grid alignment🔹 Bitcoin’s role in expanding energy and human rights🔹 The danger of bad policy pushing mining to dirtier grids🔹 Why Bitcoin mining’s positive impact is the mission — not a trojan horse🎙 Guest: Margot PaezPhD Researcher | Bitcoin Policy Institute🌍 Support her: geyser.fund/project/margot🧠 Follow: @jynursoHow The United Nations Misrepresents Bitcoin’s Energy Use”: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/sponsored... Margot Paez (https://x.com/jyn_urso?s=20) 0:45 - Guest Introduction: Margot Paez 2:29 - Twitter Handle: Jyn Erso 4:57 - Bitcoin as a Resistance Movement 5:32 - Julian Assange and Bitcoin 10:06 - Protecting Free Speech 12:22 - Bitcoin and Sustainability 14:06 - Climate Activism and Bitcoin 15:24 - The Power of Data 15:56 - Research at Bitcoin Policy Institute 17:14 - Debunking Bad Studies 19:08 - PhD Research: Bitcoin Mining 23:14 - Impact of Bitcoin Mining on Energy Systems 47:58 - Grid Policies and Incentives 49:55 - Consequences of Bad Policy 56:05 - Changing Attitudes Toward Bitcoin Mining 1:01:13 - Importance of Good Research 1:02:30 - Positive Policy Developments 1:03:45 - Long-term Impact Goals 1:05:12 - Supporting Margot's Work Learn more: https://abundantmines.com/ Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/AbundantMines Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantmines/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbundantMinesFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/abundant-mines/

We dive into: 🔹 How taxes impact revenue and shape economic incentives 🔹 Why teaching the next generation about money and curiosity is crucial 🔹 How to make Bitcoin accessible to those without a technical background 🔹 The idea of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and its long-term significance 🔹 Is Bitcoin as digital gold enough? Or does it need to be more? 🔹 Solving the Store of Value problem in a changing economy 🔹 How AI could reshape Bitcoin’s future If you want to understand the deeper game theory behind Bitcoin’s future and how it integrates with politics, economics, and technology, this episode is for you. 🎙 Guest: Vijay Boyapati Follow Vijay on X/Twitter - https://x.com/real_vijay Follow Vijay Washington State account on X/Twitter - https://x.com/VijayInWA Learn more: https://abundantmines.com/ Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/AbundantMines Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantmines/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbundantMinesFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/abundant-mines/

We cover:🔹 Colin Kruse’s origin story as a Bitcoin miner starting in 2012 with GPUs and early mining pools like Slush and HHTT🔹 The wild west of early Bitcoin mining and how he found five blocks solo mining🔹 Why SHA-256 became a turning point for Colin in understanding how time and energy equal money🔹 A deep dive into ASIC evolution—from 110nm to 5nm—and why 3nm may be the end of Moore’s Law🔹 How wasted electricity could be turned into warmth and wealth via heat recapture mining🔹 Bitcoin mining as a tool for stabilizing energy grids and reducing energy costs through demand response🔹 Real-world examples of how miners helped prevent blackouts in Texas during winter storms🔹 The future of heating with mining rigs and how Colin is working on a hot tub powered by an S9 miner🔹 How Bitcoin mining can delay the need for new gas plants and support electrification goals🔹 Why Colin believes Bitcoin is the real-world tether of value: “Bitcoin equals time times power”This is a rare window into the brain of a brilliant and humble engineer who’s been living and breathing mining since the very beginning. Colin shares hard-earned wisdom, deep technical insight, and an inspiring vision for how mining can help build an abundant, energy-efficient future.🎙 Guest: Colin KruseCTO, Abundant MinesNo social, just hashing in the wild Learn more: https://abundantmines.com/ Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/AbundantMines Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantmines/Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbundantMinesFollow us on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/abundant-mines/