The Bitcoin Mining Show

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The Bitcoin Mining Show is your weekly deep dive into the world of Bitcoin mining. Whether you're a home miner, a large-scale operator, or just getting started, we break down: -The latest Bitcoin mining hardware and efficiency reviews -Real talk on profitability, electricity costs, and ROI -Interviews with builders, pool operators, and unsung heroes in the space -Off-grid mining, stranded energy, solo mining, heat reuse, and more New episodes drop weekly. No hype. Just honest insights to help you stack sats and strengthen the Bitcoin network.

  1. Aug 13

    The Bitcoin Mining Show Ep. 14 | Building Bitcoin in the Heartland with Andrew Tilmann

    🎟️ MIDWEST BITCOIN SUMMIT 2026 Join Bitcoiners from across the country September 23–24, 2026 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. 🔥 SAVE 21% ON ALL TICKET CATEGORIES Use Promo Code: **ALTAIRTECH** Get tickets here: http://tickets.midwestbtc.com/affiliate/newsletter/event/midwest-bitcoin-summit-2026/?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=ALTAIRTECH 🌐 [www.midwestbtc.com](http://www.midwestbtc.com) 𝕏 @MWBTCSummit ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ₿ THE BITCOIN MINING SHOW | EPISODE 14 This week, Joe sits down with Andrew Tilmann, co-founder of the Midwest Bitcoin Summit, to talk Bitcoin adoption, education, mining, grassroots communities, and why the Midwest may be one of the most important regions for Bitcoin's next chapter. Andrew has been involved with Bitcoin since 2015, but his background stretches well beyond Bitcoin. A chemical engineer by education and profession, his career has included work in the paper industry, cannabis processing, and semiconductors before helping launch the Midwest Bitcoin Summit. We dig into how the Summit went from an idea to a major Bitcoin event, why Columbus, Ohio was chosen as its home, and why Andrew and his team are intentionally building something different from the traditional conference model. In this episode: ₿ Why the Midwest needs a major Bitcoin event ₿ Grassroots Bitcoin adoption and education ₿ Why Columbus, Ohio makes sense for the Summit ₿ Keeping Bitcoin conferences affordable and accessible ₿ Builders, miners and REAL LIFE PROOF OF WORK ₿ The Summit's education-first approach ₿ Bitcoin for businesses, families, plebs and institutions ₿ Free and discounted admission opportunities for veterans and students ₿ The speakers and builders Andrew is excited to hear from ₿ Why the Summit isn't interested in becoming another Bitcoin echo chamber Andrew explains why the Summit is putting a heavy emphasis on builders and people doing actual proof of work, rather than simply chasing celebrity speakers. The goal is a conference where Bitcoiners, newcomers, families, businesses, miners and builders can learn, connect and contribute. The inaugural Midwest Bitcoin Summit takes place: 📅 September 23–24, 2026 📍 Greater Columbus Convention Center 📍 Columbus, Ohio 🎟️ GET 21% OFF ALL TICKET CATEGORIES Use Promo Code: **ALTAIRTECH** Tickets: http://tickets.midwestbtc.com/affiliate/newsletter/event/midwest-bitcoin-summit-2026/?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=ALTAIRTECH ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⚡ THE BITCOIN MINING SHOW Presented by Altair Tech [www.altairtech.io](http://www.altairtech.io) (Use Promo Code CINCO at checkout Hosted by Joe / Cinco Doggos Mining 🌐 [www.cincodoggos.tech](http://www.cincodoggos.tech) 𝕏 @cincodoggos YouTube: @CincoDoggosMining Twitch: CincoDoggos ⚡ Lightning/Tips: [CincoDoggos@strike.me](mailto:CincoDoggos@strike.me) Subscribe for more conversations with the miners, builders, manufacturers, pool operators and other people putting in real-life proof of work across the Bitcoin mining industry. REAL LIFE PROOF OF WORK. ₿

  2. Jul 30

    The BEST ASIC Monitoring App? | Hashboard Deep Dive w/Ryan & Eric! | Bitcoin Mining Show Ep. 13

    In Episode 13 of The Bitcoin Mining Show, Joe (Cinco Doggos Mining) sits down with Ryan Blass (Karpuz Mining) and Eric Mitchell (lead programmer) to take a deep dive into the Hashboard miner management app. Instead of focusing on hardware, this episode explores one of the fastest-growing monitoring tools in the home Bitcoin mining space. Topics include: ✅ Why Hashboard was created ✅ Unlimited miner monitoring (even on the free tier) ✅ Customizable dashboards for beginners and advanced miners ✅ Pool management and one-click miner switching ✅ Privacy-first architecture and read-only mode ✅ Compatibility with Avalon, AxeOS, NerdOS, Braiins OS, LuxOS and more ✅ Smart power monitoring and efficiency tracking ✅ The future roadmap for Hashboard If you're a home miner looking for an easier way to monitor and manage your ASICs, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Guests Hashboard https://hashboardapp.com Karpuz Mining https://x.com/KarpuzMining Eric Mitchell https://x.com/ThisHighUp Sponsored by Altair Technology Looking for ASIC miners, accessories, repair services, or hosting solutions? 🌐 https://altairtech.io 💰 Save money on your order with discount code: CINCO Cinco Doggos Mining 🌐 https://www.cincodoggos.tech X (Twitter): https://x.com/CincoDoggos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CincoDoggosMining Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Meet Ryan Blass & Eric Mitchell 03:45 What is Hashboard? 09:40 Unlimited miner support 13:45 Privacy & security features 18:45 Supported firmware and miners 20:00 Smart power monitoring 23:00 Building for the Bitcoin mining community 27:45 Working with LuxOS & future development --- Keywords: Bitcoin Mining, ASIC Mining, Bitcoin, Hashboard, Hashboard App, Karpuz Mining, Ryan Blass, Eric Mitchell, ASIC Monitoring, Avalon Miner, Canaan Miner, AxeOS, NerdOS, Braiins OS, LuxOS, Luxor Mining, Bitcoin Home Mining, Home Bitcoin Miner, Mining Dashboard, ASIC Management, Mining Software, BlockFound, Bitcoin Mining Show, Cinco Doggos Mining, Altair Technology, Bitcoin Hardware, Crypto Mining, Miner Monitoring, Self Custody, Proof of Work, Bitcoin Education

  3. Jun 19

    The Bitcoin Mining Show Episode 12: LUXOR!

    ⛏️ The Bitcoin Mining Show | Episode 12 Two guests. One powerhouse company. This week on The Bitcoin Mining Show, Joe (aka Cinco Doggos) sits down with Jamie Gill, SVP of Sales at Luxor, and Brandon McWard, Associate Product Manager for Firmware at Luxor, for a deep dive into one of the most influential companies in Bitcoin mining today. We explore how Luxor has grown far beyond a mining pool into a full mining ecosystem, and then head into the engineering side of the house to discuss LuxOS, firmware development, customer feedback, and what’s coming next. ⚡ In this episode: ✅ How Luxor evolved from a mining pool into a complete mining platform ✅ ASIC brokerage and moving over $80M of hardware in a single quarter ✅ LuxOS firmware and efficiency gains on S19 and S21 series miners ✅ Why Luxor waives pool fees for firmware users ✅ Commander and intelligent fleet management ✅ Texas power markets and Luxor's new 4CP automation tools ✅ S19j Pro vs S21 XP: favorite miners from the Luxor team ✅ Behind the scenes with firmware development ✅ How customer requests become new firmware features ✅ Faster startup and curtailment improvements coming to LuxOS ✅ Why every watt and every minute matters in Bitcoin mining Whether you're running a Bitaxe at home or managing megawatts, this episode delivers valuable insight from two of the people helping shape the future of Bitcoin mining. 🎙️ Guests Jamie Gill Senior Vice President of Sales, Luxor Brandon McWard Associate Product Manager, Firmware, Luxor 🌐 Follow Luxor Website: https://www.luxor.tech X/Twitter: https://x.com/luxor Learn more about LuxOS firmware, ASIC brokerage, mining pools, and mining infrastructure services at Luxor. 🐕 Follow Cinco Doggos Mining YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CincoDoggosMining X/Twitter: https://x.com/cincodoggos Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/cincodoggos 🚀 Episode Sponsor: Altair Tech Mine Your Independence™ Website: https://altairtech.io X/Twitter: https://x.com/AltairTech_io 💥 Use code CINCO at checkout for a discount on your next mining purchase! #bitcoin #bitcoinmining #luxor #luxortech #luxos #asicminers #s19jpro #s21xp #miningpool #btc #bitcoiner #miningfirmware #cryptomining #commander #ercot #texasmining #podcast #thebitcoinminingshow #cincodoggos #altairtech

  4. Jun 12

    The Bitcoin Mining Show Episode 11: Nate from CoreX Hosting

    The Bitcoin Mining Show | Episode 11 Nate from CoreX Hosting | Is Hydro Mining the Future? In Episode 11 of The Bitcoin Mining Show, Joe "Cinco Doggos" Spencer sits down with Nate from CoreX Hosting to discuss one of the biggest shifts happening in Bitcoin mining today: hydro cooling. Nate shares the story behind Iowa Mining's evolution into CoreX Hosting, the launch of their expanded hosting facility, and why they're making a major investment into hydro-cooled Bitcoin miners. The conversation dives into hydro vs air-cooled mining, miner reliability, hosting economics, infrastructure requirements, the upcoming S23 generation, and where Bitcoin mining is headed over the next five years. If you're considering hosted mining, upgrading your fleet, or simply want to understand why some operators believe hydro is the future of Bitcoin mining, this episode is packed with practical insights from an operator who's building it today. ⚡ Topics Covered: • Why Iowa Mining became CoreX Hosting • CoreX's new hydro hosting deployment • Air-cooled vs hydro-cooled Bitcoin miners • Hosting economics and ROI • S21 vs S23 expectations • Fog Hashing infrastructure • The future of Bitcoin mining • Why immersion cooling may be losing momentum • What miners should be watching over the next 5 years Follow CoreX Hosting 🌐 Website: https://www.corexhosting.io 𝕏 Twitter: https://x.com/coreX_Hosting Sponsor: Altair Tech Looking for Bitcoin miners, accessories, repairs, and hosting solutions? 🌐 https://www.altairtech.io 💰 Use discount code CINCO at checkout! Follow Cinco Doggos Mining 🌐 Website: https://www.cincodoggos.tech 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CincoDoggosMining 𝕏 Twitter: https://x.com/cincodoggos 🎮 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/cincodoggos #BitcoinMining #Bitcoin #BTC #CoreXHosting #HydroMining #CryptoMining #ASICMining #MiningFarm #BitcoinMiner #S23 #S21 #HostedMining #MiningInfrastructure #ProofOfWork #CryptoPodcast #TheBitcoinMiningShow #CincoDoggos #AltairTech

  5. Jun 4

    The Bitcoin Mining Show Ep. 10: Ryan Blass of Karpuz Mining

    The Bitcoin Mining Show - Episode 10 Guest: Ryan Blass, Karpuz Mining This week on The Bitcoin Mining Show, Joe "Cinco Doggos" Spencer sits down with Ryan Blass of Karpuz Mining for an in-depth conversation about home Bitcoin mining, open-source hardware, Bitaxe culture, NerdQAxe modifications, hosted mining, and why the garage miner still matters. Ryan shares his journey from software developer and motorcycle engine builder to one of the most recognizable makers in the home mining space. We discuss the origins of Karpuz Mining, the growing movement behind home mining, the importance of decentralization, common mistakes new miners make, and the incredible community that continues to innovate around Bitcoin. Topics include: • The story behind Karpuz Mining • Bitaxe and NerdQAxe evolution • Home mining vs industrial mining • Hosted mining and the future of decentralization • Open-source innovation in Bitcoin mining • Common mistakes new miners make • Pool selection myths • Why home miners are more important than ever • Building mining hardware and custom modifications • The future of Bitcoin mining If you're interested in Bitcoin mining, home mining, ASICs, solo mining, hosted mining, Bitaxe devices, NerdQAxes, or the growing maker movement inside Bitcoin, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Guest Links: Karpuz Mining Website: (https://x.com/karpuzmining) Cinco Doggos Mining YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@CincoDoggosMining) X/Twitter: (https://x.com/cincodoggos) Twitch: (https://www.twitch.tv/cincodoggos) Sponsored by Altair Tech Website: (https://x.com/AltairTechnology) Looking for Bitcoin mining hardware, hosting, or repair services? Check out Altair Tech and tell them Cinco Doggos sent you. Use code "CINCO" at checkout for a discount!!!! #BitcoinMining #Bitcoin #BTC #KarpuzMining #HomeMining #Bitaxe #NerdQAxe #SoloMining #ASICMining #CryptoMining #HostedMining #MiningHardware #OpenSourceMining #Hashrate #BitcoinMiner #MiningCommunity #AltairTech #CincoDoggosMining

    The Bitcoin Mining Show Ep. 10: Ryan Blass of Karpuz Mining

  6. May 29

    The Bitcoin Mining Show Episode 9: Alex from Eon Digital

    This week on The Bitcoin Mining Show, Joe "Cinco" Spencer sits down with Alex Calviera, SVP of Eon Digital, to discuss one of the most overlooked aspects of Bitcoin mining: ASIC repair and maintenance.   Whether you're running a single miner in your garage or managing an industrial-scale mining operation, hardware failures are inevitable. Alex shares his insights on the most common ASIC failures, preventative maintenance strategies, thermal management, power-related issues, repair economics, and why getting miners back online quickly is critical for profitability.   Topics covered include:   • Common causes of ASIC miner failures • Power supply and hashboard issues • ERCOT, curtailment, and thermal stress • Extending ASIC lifespan with proper maintenance • Aftermarket firmware and fleet management • DIY repairs vs. professional repair services • Repair economics and when a miner isn't worth fixing • Supporting both home miners and large-scale operations ...AND MORE!   If you've ever had a miner go down and wondered what happens next, this episode is for you.   Guest: Eon Digital Website: https://www.eon-digital.co Email: Repair@eon-digital.co   Host: Cinco Doggos Mining Website: https://www.cincodoggos.tech X: https://x.com/CincoDoggos   Sponsor: Altair Technology Website: https://altairtech.io   About The Bitcoin Mining Show: The Bitcoin Mining Show features conversations with miners, builders, manufacturers, hosting providers, and innovators across the Bitcoin mining ecosystem.   Brought to you by Altair Technology. Mine Your Independence.

    The Bitcoin Mining Show Episode 9: Alex from Eon Digital

  7. May 21

    The Bitcoin Mining Show Episode 8: Nico Smid of Digital Mining Solutions

    Welcome back to The Bitcoin Mining Show! In Episode 8, Cinco sits down with Digital Mining Solutions founder Nico Smid to talk about scaling Bitcoin mining operations, mining economics, operational efficiency, treasury management, hosting strategy, and the future intersection of Bitcoin mining with AI/HPC infrastructure. Nico shares his journey from international business development in the Netherlands and South America into the Bitcoin mining industry, and explains how Digital Mining Solutions helps investors and operators grow from hobby mining into large-scale professional deployments. Topics include: ⚡ Mining profitability and operational discipline ⚡ Common mistakes miners make when scaling ⚡ Repair economics and capital allocation ⚡ Hosting, diversification, and treasury management ⚡ AI/HPC hype vs. reality for miners ⚡ Bitcoin Vegas observations and industry trends ⚡ Why uptime and execution matter more than flashy hardware If you're serious about Bitcoin mining, scaling operations, or understanding the business side of mining beyond just plugging in ASICs, this episode is packed with practical insights. 🔗 Guest Links: 🌐 Digital Mining Solutions (www.digitalminingsolutions.tech) 🐦 Nico Smid on X (www.x.com/smidnico) 🔗 Follow Cinco Doggos Mining: 🐦 Cinco Doggos Mining on X (www.x.com/cincodoggos) ▶️ Cinco Doggos Mining YouTube (www.youtube.com/CincoDoggosMining) 🎮 Cinco Doggos Mining Twitch (www.twitch.tv/cincodoggos) 🔗 Sponsored by: ⛏️ Altair Tech⛏️ Mine Your Independence www.altairtech.io #Bitcoin #BitcoinMining #CryptoMining #ASIC #BTC #MiningFarm #DigitalMiningSolutions #BitcoinMiner #MiningEconomics #ProofOfWork #Crypto #BTCMining #AI #HPC #S21 #S19 #Hashrate #MiningIndustry #BitcoinNews #CincoDoggosMining

  8. May 14

    The Bitcoin Mining Show Episode 7: ”Sean from Ixtech.xyz”

    Episode 7 of The Bitcoin Mining Show dives deep into the world of home mining innovation with special guest IxTech founder Sean Grant. From custom Bitaxe builds and the wildly popular El Mirage heatsink to free 3D print services for the mining community, Sean shares how IxTech grew from a basement-side project during the GPU mining era into one of the most respected names in the small-form-factor mining scene. We talk about: -The origin story behind IxTech and their clean “elegance + performance” design philosophy -Building custom Bitaxe miners in-house in Ohio -The rise of home mining and why personalization matters -The legendary El Mirage heatsink and the engineering behind it -Repair services for miners and boards -Free 3D printed mining accessories for the community -Veteran-owned business values and leadership lessons from the Marine Corps -DIY mining culture, open-source collaboration, and the future of home Bitcoin mining - ...and MORE! If you’re into Bitcoin mining, Bitaxe projects, NerdAxe builds, thermal optimization, or just love hearing from builders pushing the industry forward, this episode is packed with signal. ⚡ 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more interviews with the builders, innovators, and operators shaping the future of Bitcoin mining. 🌐 Guest: IxTech.xyz 🐦 X/Twitter: @ixtechcrypto 🎙 Hosted by Joe “Cinco Doggos” Spencer ⚡ Sponsored by Altair Tech #Bitcoin #BitcoinMining #CryptoMining #Bitaxe #HomeMining #ASICMining #BTC #MiningHardware #DIYMining #OpenSource #NerdMiner #Crypto #BitaxeGamma #MiningCommunity #IxTech

    The Bitcoin Mining Show Episode 7: ”Sean from Ixtech.xyz”
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The Bitcoin Mining Show is your weekly deep dive into the world of Bitcoin mining. Whether you're a home miner, a large-scale operator, or just getting started, we break down: -The latest Bitcoin mining hardware and efficiency reviews -Real talk on profitability, electricity costs, and ROI -Interviews with builders, pool operators, and unsung heroes in the space -Off-grid mining, stranded energy, solo mining, heat reuse, and more New episodes drop weekly. No hype. Just honest insights to help you stack sats and strengthen the Bitcoin network.

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  • Creator
    Altair Technology
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
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    Explicit
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