HashrateUp is a podcast that delves into Bitcoin mining and exciting projects, utilizing hashrate production to unlock new potentials in the broader energy industry. From details about innovative mining operations to exciting applications powered by classic energy resources, we’ll discuss the various ways the Bitcoin network is powered and its impact on the environment. Join us as we talk with industry experts, researchers, and thought leaders to understand how Bitcoin is shaping the future of power and investigate the energy challenges and opportunities Bitcoin and its ecosystem bring to the table.
Whether you are an industry professional, thought leader, or new to the game, each episode will offer new perspectives as we interview experts in their fields to discuss mining trends, explore technical applications of Bitcoin Mining, and shine a light on financial aspects as well!
Bitcoin doesn’t use enough energy! Hit play and find out why!
HashrateUp is a podcast that delves into Bitcoin mining and exciting projects, utilizing hashrate production to unlock new potentials in the broader energy industry. From details about innovative mining operations to exciting applications powered by classic energy resources, we’ll discuss the various ways the Bitcoin network is powered and its impact on the environment. Join us as we talk with industry experts, researchers, and thought leaders to understand how Bitcoin is shaping the future of power and investigate the energy challenges and opportunities Bitcoin and its ecosystem bring to the table.
Whether you are an industry professional, thought leader, or new to the game, each episode will offer new perspectives as we interview experts in their fields to discuss mining trends, explore technical applications of Bitcoin Mining, and shine a light on financial aspects as well!
Bitcoin doesn’t use enough energy! Hit play and find out why!
In this HashrateUp Focus episode, Jesse kicks off the Proof of Prudence series — three principles every Bitcoin miner should know.
He explains how to:
• Avoid overpaying for ASICs
• Choose models with resale value and efficiency in mind
• Treat mining as an active, not passive, investment
This episode gives you the mindset and practical tools to approach Bitcoin mining like a professional.
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Bitcoin mining… in space.
Jesse talks with Calvin England, CEO and Co-Founder of Dyson Labs, about taking hashrate beyond Earth. They discuss fanless ASICs, lunar night heat reuse, and how satellites could turn stranded solar power into Bitcoin.
From CubeSats to Lightning-enabled satellite networks — this is how Bitcoin literally goes to the moon.
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In this HashrateUp Focus episode, Jesse breaks down the real economics of hosting a Bitcoin miner.
He compares hosting ROI versus simply buying Bitcoin, showing why the numbers often don’t add up — and when hosting can still make sense. From learning and KYC-free sats to tax benefits and capital control advantages, Jesse outlines six key reasons why hosting might be worth it in your situation.
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Cody Nelson, COO and Co-Founder of Revolve Labs, joins Jesse to unpack the real economics of ASIC repairs — what fails, what can be fixed, and what simply isn’t worth saving.
They discuss how Revolve built one of the leading repair and hosting centers in the U.S., why filtration and temperature control matter more than firmware tweaks, and how their team created the industry’s first underwritten ASIC warranty.
From burnt PSUs to aluminum-backed hashboards and predictive maintenance — this episode dives deep into the engineering and business reality of keeping miners alive longer.
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Many hosting ads claim it only costs $55,000 to mine one Bitcoin — but that number leaves out the most important part.
In this Focus episode, Jesse breaks down the real cost to mine one BTC, including ASIC depreciation, maintenance, and electricity. He explains why understanding your full cost structure is critical for long-term profitability — whether you’re hosting or running your own setup.
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Jesse talks with Janis Varkals from Power Mining about how Europe builds Bitcoin mining infrastructure.
They discuss container design, PDUs, and hydro heat reuse — plus what sets European manufacturing standards apart in the mining world.
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In this HashrateUp Africa Summit special, Jesse sits down with Nemo, Director of QRB Labs, to uncover the real challenges of importing ASICs into Ethiopia.
Recorded during the Africa Bitcoin Mining Summit 2025 in Zambia, this episode dives into the bureaucratic and regulatory maze miners face — from import licenses and customs bottlenecks to policies that slow down one of Africa’s most promising Bitcoin mining markets.
Nemo explains how Ethiopia’s import system has become the biggest bottleneck for scaling mining, why location-based energy pricing could be the key to unlocking growth, and what it will take for the country to fully realize its Bitcoin mining potential.
If you want to understand the tension between policy, energy, and innovation in African mining — this is the conversation.
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In this HashrateUp Focus episode, Jesse breaks down the real economics behind Bitcoin mining on solar — when it works, when it doesn’t, and why it only makes sense under very specific conditions.
He walks through real numbers comparing revenue-share and fixed-price deals, explains why uptime and hardware choice matter, and shows why old, cheap ASICs and truly stranded power are key for solar mining to be viable.
If you’ve ever wondered whether mining on solar actually makes financial sense, this episode gives you the data to decide.
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In this HashrateUp Africa Summit special, Jesse sits down with Erik Hersman, CEO and Co-Founder of Gridless — the company pioneering community-powered Bitcoin mining across Africa.
Recorded in Zambia after the Africa Bitcoin Mining Summit 2025, Erik explains how Bitcoin mining transforms stranded hydro energy into productive load that powers villages, stabilizes mini-grids, and drives rural electrification.
They also discuss Outpost Power, Gridless’ new energy arm, the economics of revenue sharing, and why traditional financiers still struggle with ideology over economics when it comes to Bitcoin in Africa.
If you want to understand how Bitcoin turns wasted watts into wealth — this is the conversation.
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In this HashrateUp Focus episode, Jesse breaks down the dynamics of Bitcoin mining hashprice — what happens when it goes up ⬆️ or down ⬇️, and how difficulty, hashrate, and Bitcoin price interact to shape miner revenue.
Learn how different ASIC models perform under changing conditions, why difficulty increases get harder as the network grows, and how to calculate your break-even point.
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In this HashrateUp Africa Summit special, Jesse speaks with Siddhartha (Sid) Parmar, Co-Founder of Quantum Hash Ventures.
Quantum Hash is building off-grid Bitcoin mining sites powered by stranded hydro in Zambia. Sid explains the struggle with bureaucracy at government-owned utilities, why independent power producers (IPPs) are the real unlock for scaling, and how Bitcoin mining can drive rural electrification and energy growth across Africa.
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Auradine just launched Upscale AI with a $100M seed round. Sanjay Gupta joins Jesse to discuss how AI and Bitcoin mining complement each other, Auradine’s approach to ASIC efficiency and cooling, and why Silicon Valley is betting big on the future of mining.
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ASIC prices are as cheap as ever — but the key is to measure them in Bitcoin, not dollars.
In this Focus episode, Jesse unpacks the Luxor ASIC Price Index, explains efficiency tiers, and shows why denominating in sats per terahash is crucial when deciding to buy or host miners.
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The first HashrateUp Focus episode is here.
Jesse breaks down Hashprice — what it is, how it’s calculated, and why it matters more than Bitcoin price for miners. From network difficulty and block rewards to fees and revenue per kWh, this short episode explains the key metric for mining profitability.
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🎧 HASHRATE UP #052 – How Our Pool Pays More w/ Sunil
Sunil (“Captain Hashrate”) joins Jesse to explain the story behind Our Pool. We cover why two miners launched a new pool, how their RT-PPS model routes hashrate to the highest bidder in real time, and why they focus on fair, transparent payouts. Sunil also shares thoughts on retail auto-payouts, address vs account mining, challenges, and the role of transparency in Bitcoin mining.
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Medi Naseri, CEO & Co-Founder of LōD Technologies, returns to HashrateUp to share how Bitcoin mining has shifted from raw hashrate competition to an energy-intelligent IoT platform.
We dive into the 5-layer energy playbook—real-time pricing, coincident peak strategy, demand response, ancillary services, and compliance—and explore why peak ≠ price in ERCOT. Medi also explains how Bitcoin mining and AI inference loads can complement each other as flexible compute, filling valleys in demand.
He reflects on LōD’s rebrand from Lincoin, the lessons from growing organically, and their new product Kelloud, aimed at bringing energy intelligence into AI governance.
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🎧 HASHRATE UP #50 – Where Bitcoin Mining Goes Next w/ Nico Smid
For the 50th episode, Jesse is joined once again by Nico Smid, founder of Digital Mining Solutions. Nico runs one of the most-read mining newsletters in the industry and advises investors and operators on how to navigate the fast-changing world of Bitcoin mining.
In this conversation, we dive into:
Why hardware cycles matter and what the ProtoMiner launch tells us about the industry’s direction
The hidden truth behind the “144 blocks per day” assumption and how pools calculate rewards
Whether now is the right time to buy machines before the next halving
Insights into Ethiopia’s mining scene and the opportunities and risks across South America
How efficiency, infrastructure, and ROI are shaping strategies for miners worldwide
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Steven and Eric Wilson, founders of Wilson Mining, join Jesse to share their candid story of starting and scaling a Bitcoin mining business from the ground up.
They reflect on the hard lessons of buying ASICs at the top of the market, why daily hashprice models mislead miners, and how thinking in Bitcoin terms changes investment decisions. We also dive into their philosophy on hosting vs. self-mining, the importance of recurring revenue, and why the recent Proto miner launch could reshape the hardware landscape.
Wilson Mining’s journey — from family farming roots in Iowa to running megawatts of hosting capacity — offers practical insights for anyone interested in mining, whether you’re just starting out or building infrastructure at scale.
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Reupload from August 1st, 2024 – new episodes return next week. This timeless conversation with Erik Hersman, CEO of Gridless, dives into how off-grid mining is powering Africa’s renewable energy future. We cover revenue-share models, rural electrification, six active sites across three countries, and the Green Africa Mining Alliance’s Seed Program. Hosted by Jesse Pielke.
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🎧 Episode #047 – Fiat Destroys Our Planet (Bitcoin Saves It)
w/ Jeff Booth & Harald Rauter
This is a reupload of a powerful conversation recorded at Bitcoin Atlantis in Madeira (2024).
We dive into the idea that the climate crisis is ultimately a monetary issue, driven by fiat incentives and systemic misallocation.
Jeff Booth explains why inflation equals climate change, and Harald Rauter shares how he moved from climate finance to a Bitcoin-first thesis.
Topics include:
– Fiat, inflation & climate collapse
– Proof-of-work as a tool for freedom
– Energy abundance through Bitcoin mining
– Africa, IMF, and monetary colonialism
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