Hosting Bitcoin

🔹 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 states Storm'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=2400 00:00 – 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 hubDisclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions 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/bitcoin 00:00 – 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 InstituteDisclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions 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 SolutionsDisclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions 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 Perlmeter Timestamps: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 - OutroDisclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions 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 LikeDisclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions 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:🔹 Bitcoin as the fairest and most transformative form of money🔹 How Bitcoin improves on gold with portability and security🔹 The inflation trap and how Bitcoin breaks the gambling cycle🔹 Why Bitcoin’s fixed supply changes everything🔹 The most common misconceptions about Bitcoin’s value🔹 Why Bitcoin isn’t for everyone to hold—but benefits everyone🔹 How Bitcoin rewires personal finance and long-term thinking 🎙 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   00:00 — Why Bitcoin is a fair, decentralized alternative to fiat06:58 — Bitcoin vs gold: the ultimate store of value15:22 — Bitcoin's scarcity and how it fights inflation20:35 — Why education matters more than mining27:37 — Managing risk and volatility with Bitcoin36:06 — Bitcoin’s early adoption phase and future potential42:53 — Building long-term wealth with Bitcoin49:37 — Bitcoin education as a form of service and impactDisclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions 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 Strategic Bitcoin Reserve 🔹 The next big thing coming for Bitcoin 🔹 The biggest risks Bitcoin still faces today 🔹 Are there any existential risks left for Bitcoin? 🔹 How Bitcoin improves personal and financial liberty 🔹 Bitcoin’s growing penetration into governments and mainstream culture 🔹 The defects of infinite money printing and why it can’t last 🔹 Bitcoin on Mars—is it possible? 🎙 Guest: Stephan Livera Follow Stephan Livera on X/Twitter - https://x.com/stephanlivera Subscribe to the Stephan Livera Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@StephanLivera Stephan Livera Nostr Public Key - npub1r8l06leee9kjlam0slmky7h8j9zme9ca32erypgqtyu6t2gnhshs3jx5dk Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Introducing Stephan Livera 01:18 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserve 05:03 - Bitcoin Expectations vs Timeline 07:50 - Diminishing Returns and Bitcoin’s Lifecycle 14:55 - The Next Big Thing in Bitcoin 16:46 - Biggest Risks to Bitcoin 20:47 - Are there Any Existential Risks Left 23:06 - The Unix Timestamp Bug 24:30 - Improving Liberty 28:34 - Bitcoin Penetrating Governments and Culture 35:27 - The Defects of Infinite Money Printing 39:19 - Holding Bitcoin vs Investing in Companies 44:00 - Mining or Buying Bitcoin 49:41 - Stephan’s Superpower 52:47 - Personal Impact 54:43 - Bitcoin on Mars 57:23 - OutroDisclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions 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:🔹 Natalie preparation before going live🔹 Debating Peter Schiff on Bitcoin🔹 The role of truth in media and Bitcoin🔹 How to simplify complex topics for a broad audience🔹 What a "Bitcoin marriage" looks like🔹 The debate over homeownership in today’s economy🔹 How Bitcoin realigns broken incentives in the financial system🔹 Why educating people about Bitcoin is more important than ever If you’re a Bitcoin enthusiast, media professional, or just someone who wants to better understand how Bitcoin is shaping our future, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.  🎙 Guest: Natalie Brunell Follow Natalie on X/Twitter - https://x.com/natbrunell Follow The Natalie Brunell YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@nataliebrunell Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - Introducing Natalie 01:45 - The prep before going Live 03:46 - Debating Peter Schiff 05:41 - Being interviewed vs interviewing others 12:35 - Relationship with Truth 21:22 - Simplifying complex topics 28:18 - Having a Bitcoin marriage 36:59 - Importance of owning a home 41:08 - Natalie’s mission in the Bitcoin space 44:01 - Bitcoin fixing broken incentives 48:31 - The importance of teaching Bitcoin 52:42 - OutroDisclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions 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 explore:🔹 How escaping scarcity mindset unlocks the path to Bitcoin wealth🔹 The dangers of treating Bitcoin like a hustle instead of a long-term investment🔹 Why trading and overcomplicating mining usually leads to regret🔹 The importance of separating your investor and entrepreneur mindsets🔹 How building your “Bitcoin Citadel” starts with your habits, mindset, and body 🎙 Guest: Brad MillsBrad Mills Website: https://www.bradmills.ca/ X: https://x.com/bradmillscan 00:00 Introduction 04:08 Early Entrepreneurship and Getting Scammed 06:15 First Success with Facebook Games 10:07 Discovering Bitcoin in 2011 13:33 Journey from Poverty Mindset to Abundance 16:22 Entrepreneurial Mistakes in Bitcoin Trading 21:23 Understanding Bitcoin as Store of Value 27:54 Lessons from Bitcoin Mining Adventures 35:12 The Importance of Bitcoin Conviction 41:04 Three Cycles of Bitcoin Mining Experience 50:53 Value Maximalism and Investment Strategy 1:11:41 The Future of Bitcoin Lending 1:32:07 Building a Bitcoin Citadel Mindset 1:38:50 Personal Development and Leadership 1:43:43 Finding Your Superpower 1:54:55 Daily Non-Negotiables and Fitness Journey 1:57:31 Physical Transformation Impact 2:03:31 Closing Thoughts and Contact InformationDisclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions 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 explore:🔹 How Bitcoin’s mycelium-like network resists control and adapts to threats🔹 Why government opposition only strengthens Bitcoin’s resilience🔹 How Bitcoin mining fuels energy innovation and community growth🔹 The way Bitcoin reshapes personal responsibility and long-term thinking🔹 How Bitcoin offers stability and trust during times of societal upheaval 🎙 Guest: Brandon Quittem Brandon's Website - https://brandonquittem.com/ 00:00 - Intro 02:14 - Early Bitcoin Experiences 04:04 - Transition to Bitcoin Career 05:17 - The Importance of Bitcoin Mining 07:05 - Explaining Bitcoin Mining to Beginners 09:23 - Bitcoin as a Living System 17:25 - Can Bitcoin Be Killed? 25:39 - The Role of Bitcoin Mining in Energy Markets 35:05 - Bitcoin as a Pioneer Species 51:22 - Bitcoin’s Role in the Fourth Turning 1:04:19 - Future of Bitcoin and Society 1:07:18 - Closing and Final ThoughtsDisclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions 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/