Hosting Bitcoin

We dive into:  🔹 Why inflation is quietly melting your wealth  🔹 How Bitcoin is outperforming every asset in human history  🔹 The biggest mistakes capital allocators make in mining  🔹 Why most miners deploy capital at the worst time  🔹 How multisig and self-custody are critical to Bitcoin sovereignty  🔹 Three ways to potentially outperform Bitcoin (and why most fail)  🔹 Why measuring wealth in dollars leads you astray  🔹 The overlooked power of Bitcoin-backed loans for miners  🔹 Joe’s favorite analogies for explaining Bitcoin to skeptics   Whether you're a seasoned miner, a curious investor, or someone waking up to the crumbling fiat system, this episode brings practical wisdom, real-world experience, and a compelling case for anchoring your future in Bitcoin. 🎙 Guest: Joe Burnett  X/Twitter – https://x.com/IIICapital  Download Joe’s free report “Your Wealth Is Melting”– https://unchained.com/melting  00:00 Introduction01:30 Joe Burnett's Background and Early Bitcoin Discovery10:45 Strategies to Outpace Bitcoin’s Growth in Mining15:25 Using Multisig Wallets and Bitcoin-Backed Loans20:00 Bitcoin Mining Strategies35:55 Overcoming Bitcoin’s Volatility and Cycles41:10 Understanding Bitcoin’s Cyclical Mining Market46:30 Strategic Purchases of Mining Equipment50:50 How Data Analytics Offers a Mining Edge56:00 Rethinking Wealth and Investment in Bitcoin Terms01:00:30 Final Thoughts and Joe’s Parting Advice 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 money is a communication tool, not just a balance sheet 🔹 How broken incentives distort the role of most financial advisors 🔹 The difference between wealth accumulation and time freedom 🔹 How Jim integrates Bitcoin into client portfolios with 100% adoption 🔹 The real reason most people feel financially stuck—and how to change it 🔹 What legacy planning looks like in a Bitcoin future 🔹 The truth behind “risk” in diversification, cash, and chasing returns 🔹 How to build financial plans around your values, not vague goals 🔹 Why the best financial decisions aren’t always the highest yielding 🔹 How Bitcoin changes the conversation from accumulation to preservation Whether you’re a longtime Bitcoiner, a young family building your future, or someone approaching retirement with big questions, this episode offers a deeply human take on wealth, time, and intentional living. 🎙 Guest: Jim Crider Twitter/X – @JimCriderTX Website – https://intentionallivingfp.com 00:00 - Introduction 01:08 - Jim's Bitcoin Journey: From 2012 to 2020 02:49 - Why Jim Moved Everything to Bitcoin in 2020 04:27 - How Intentional Living is Different 06:29 - Incentives and Conflicts in Financial Planning 08:58 - Educating Clients About Bitcoin 12:30 - Jim’s Ideal Clients and Niches 17:09 - Uncovering Clients’ Values and Goals 23:10 - The Flowchart of Financial Planning 28:42 - Common Mindsets of Successful Clients 31:15 - Regrets and Lessons Learned About Wealth34:52 - How Jim’s Own Allocations Have Evolved 40:22 - Diversification and Risk Assessment 48:34 - The Importance of Emergency Funds 52:38 - Thoughts on Bitcoin Mining 57:25 - Ownership, Education, and Conviction 59:54 - Getting Started with Bitcoin 1:06:29 - The Potential of Bitcoin for Wealth Building 1:08:26 - Closing Thoughts and How to Connect with Jim 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: 🔹 Beginning to Bitcoin mine for the first time 🔹 Building an industrial scale mining facility 🔹 What it takes to become a Bitcoin mining expert 🔹 Biggest challenges when entering this industry 🔹 Collecting wasted energy and having a positive environmental impact If you are looking at getting into building a Bitcoin mining facility at an industrial scale, there is no better conversation to listen to. 🎙 Guest: Joe Lively Follow Joe: X/Twitter: https://x.com/Way2Lively Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Introducing Joe Lively 03:40 - Getting into Bitcoin mining 13:00 - Building an industrial-scale mining facility 30:40 - Turning a miner on for the first time 34:58 - Becoming an expert in the Bitcoin mining industry 43:39 - The unexpected cost of building a mining site 46:25 - Biggest challenges in building a mining site 51:31 - Key lessons learned in building a mining site 54:19 - The greatest joy in successfully creating a mining site 1:01:45 - Building your dream mining site 1:12:00 - Collecting wasted energy 1:17:41 - 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/

We dive into:🔹 How Satoshi Action Fund passed Right to Mine bills in Montana and Arkansas🔹 Why the cannabis legalization playbook is key to Bitcoin's policy success🔹 How Bitcoin mining enhances grid stability and prevents blackouts🔹 The real environmental impact: from methane mitigation to curtailed energy use🔹 How miners are revitalizing rural towns and legacy industrial zones🔹 Legal challenges from states like New York and Washington — and how to fight back🔹 The growing threat of federal overreach — and how states can push back using the 10th Amendment🔹 Why Bitcoin miners must embrace transparency and participate in grid planning🔹 Opportunities for innovation in energy efficiency, heating, and random number generationWhether you're a miner, policy maker, investor, or just Bitcoin-curious, this episode is packed with powerful insights on how mining is reshaping both energy systems and economic opportunity in America.🎙 Guest: Dennis PorterX/Twitter – https://x.com/Dennis_Porter_Satoshi Action Fund – https://www.satoshiaction.io/Watch now and see how policy, power, and proof of work are shaping the future of freedom. 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 Bitcoin stands alone in its unshakable monetary principles 🔹 The evolution of Bitcoin education and how to teach non-technical users 🔹 The rise of mining and how it’s shaping decentralization 🔹 Building a circular Bitcoin economy and how it’s taking root in Calgary 🔹 How to level up your Bitcoin journey, from self-custody to running your own nodeWhether you’re new to Bitcoin or a seasoned Bitcoiner looking to sharpen your skills, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. 🎙 Guest: Ben Perrin | BTC Sessions Follow BTC Sessions: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BTCSessions Twitter: https://www.youtube.com/@BTCSessions Bitcoin Mentor: https://bitcoinmentor.io/Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Introducing BTC Sessions (Ben Perrin) 01:55 - How Ben chooses what to film 03:42 - What Ben finds interesting right now 08:40 - Speaking to beginners about Bitcoin 13:33 - Ben's approach to Bitcoin 18:44 - How Ben creates viral content 21:52 - How to speak to non-technical people about Bitcoin 29:30 - Building a Bitcoin community 37:46 - Bitcoin education methods 44:34 - Why Ben is so passionate about Bitcoin 52:57 - What inspires Ben to keep working 59:19 - Ben's final thoughts on what everyone should know 1:01:35 - 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/

🔹 Storm’s path from law to Bitcoin mining🔹 Founding Red Dirt Mining after a bad hosting experience🔹 Launching the Oklahoma Bitcoin Association🔹 How the Blockchain Basics Act got passed🔹 Why Oklahoma is ideal for mining growth🔹 Educating lawmakers on mining and energy🔹 Reframing mining as energy infrastructure🔹 Why trade groups matter for state advocacy🔹 Bitcoin as a mirror for money, time, and values🔹 The power of grace and patience in orange-pilling🔹 How to replicate Oklahoma’s success in other statesStorm's Company: https://reddirtmining.io/ Oklahoma Bitcoin Association: https://www.oklahomabitcoin.org/ Oklahoma Right to Mine Bill: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/05/15/sweeping-bitcoin-rights-bill-becomes-law-in-oklahoma/ http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB3594&Session=240000:00 – Storm’s background, journey into Bitcoin mining, and starting Red Dirt Mining09:18 – How a bill becomes law in Oklahoma and the legislative process for Bitcoin advocacy15:54 – Electricity use, industry framing, and building economic buy-in with legislators22:14 – The power of trade associations like the Oklahoma Bitcoin Association29:14 – How personality, patience, and compassion have helped advance Bitcoin advocacy35:31 – Why Bitcoin education needs warmth, curiosity, and local impact41:14 – How Bitcoin changed Storm’s views on money, time, and personal priorities50:49 – Final thoughts: building grassroots momentum and making Oklahoma a Bitcoin hub 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 Bitcoin enables low-cost, borderless transactions without centralized control🔹 Bitcoin’s role as resistance money in authoritarian regimes🔹 Why decentralized transparency makes Bitcoin hard to censor🔹 How speculative use in the West fuels freedom in oppressed regions🔹 Bitcoin’s energy use, renewables, and potential environmental upside🔹 How Bitcoin could help end redlining and financial discrimination🔹 The volatility challenge and why it may never go away🔹 Why Bitcoin pushes governments toward better digital currencies🔹 The Bitcoin Research Institute’s mission to fix academic misconceptions🎙 Guest: Bradley RettlerResistance Money Link - https://www.resistance.money/ https://x.com/rettlerb Bitcoin Research Institute - www.uwyo.edu/bitcoin00:00 – How American speculation in Bitcoin empowers global resistance02:01 – Brad’s philosophical entry point into Bitcoin and early impressions05:34 – What philosophy has to say about Bitcoin's nature and value09:01 – The “veil of ignorance” test: is Bitcoin good for the world?12:30 – Defining resistance money and how Bitcoin challenges centralized control15:04 – Bitcoin vs. makers, managers, and mediators of money19:48 – Comparing Bitcoin’s externalities to fiat systems23:33 – Why Bitcoin’s energy use may lead to cleaner, waste-reducing innovation28:26 – The academic bias against Bitcoin and the need for better research32:51 – What most Bitcoin critics misunderstand—including Nature Climate Change38:51 – Teaching Bitcoin through analogies, from Fort Knox to email45:50 – How Bitcoin shifts thinking on control, trust, and monetary reform50:00 – The powerful human rights case for Bitcoin54:47 – Where to follow Bradley and get involved with the Bitcoin Research Institute 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🔹 Starting small and scaling smart in mining🔹 Geographic strategy: US stability + South American seasonality🔹 Selling BTC at highs to cover ops and build flexibility🔹 Why uptime beats the cheapest power🔹 Cooling tech as the next mining frontier🔹 Market timing: buy gear in the bear🔹 When old ASICs make more sense than new ones🔹 Infrastructure delays and how to plan for them🔹 Knowing when to cut losses with operators🔹 Hash power markets and tokenized mining exposure🔹 Buying used miners already hashing to lower risk🎙 Guest: Nico SmidSubscribe to Nico's Newsletter: https://digitalminingsolutions.tech/ Nico's X: https://x.com/Smidnico 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Discovering Bitcoin 05:06 Building Digital Mining Solutions 07:17 Advice for New Miners 10:10 Learning by Doing 13:05 Timing the Market 16:03 Advances in Mining Equipment Efficiency 18:30 Global Mining Efficiency 21:52 Mining Strategies for North vs. South America 23:55 Low-Cost Power Locations 26:19 Deployment Delays and Lessons Learned 32:56 Timing and Cash Flow 40:43 Mining as a Counter-Cyclical Industry 44:41 Balancing Mining and Selling Strategies for Cash Flow 50:20 Choosing the Right Partner for Passive Mining Success 56:19 Hash Power Services and Scaling 58:40 Potential Market for Older ASIC Models 1:00:19 Infrastructure as a Bottleneck in Bitcoin Mining 1:03:51 Importance of Reliable Hosting and Avoiding Delays 1:08:00 Passion for Bitcoin Mining and Learning About Energy 1:13:36 Final Advice: Just Get Started with Mining 1:14:06 Where to Follow Nico Smid and Digital Mining Solutions 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:🔹 The importance of privacy and protecting your digital identity🔹 What it takes to manage an institutional-grade Bitcoin mining site🔹 A behind-the-scenes look at the day-to-day of running a mining operation🔹 The difficulty new miners often overlook🔹 The steep learning curve of building and scaling industrial-grade mining operationsWhether you're already deep in the mining space or just exploring what it takes to build in this industry, this episode offers a real-world view into the infrastructure powering Bitcoin and how mining at a large facility differs from mining at home.🎙 Guest:Todd PerlmeterTimestamps:00:00 - Intro01:40 - Todd’s Bitcoin Origin Story09:53 - Privacy and Security of Your Digital Identity15:21 - Managing an Institutional-Grade Bitcoin Mining Facility25:21 - Behind the Scenes of Operating a Mining Site29:40 - The Difficulty of Mining Bitcoin On Your Own33:22 - Unexpected Challenges in Mining38:12 - Tools Needed To Operate a Bitcoin Mining Site43:25 - Building Culture45:59 - Learning Curve to Building an Institutional-Grade Bitcoin Mining Site53:46 - Advice to Non-Bitcoiners1:00:18 - 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/

We Dive Into🔹 Mining Bitcoin on a laptop in 2009🔹 Losing early coins—and the lessons learned🔹 Heating homes with Bitcoin miners🔹 Getting paid to shower with SATs🔹 How to build your own mining heater🔹 The untapped power of waste heat🔹 Why home mining matters for decentralization🔹 Turning plumbers into Bitcoiners🔹 Giving old miners a second life🔹 The future of SAT-stacking appliances🎙 Guest: Michael SchmidAmazee.io - https://www.amazee.io/00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - Early Days of Bitcoin 10:00 - Reusing Bitcoin Mining Heat 19:57 - Misconceptions about Bitcoin Mining Heat Reuse 28:00 - How to Heat A House with Bitcoin Mining 37:01 - Incorporating Heat Re-Use into Fiat Business 54:35 - What the Bitcoin Mining Reuse Industry Needs 01:02:38 - What the Future of Heat Reuse Looks Like 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/