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!

🎧 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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