HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast

Jesse

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!

  1. 2D AGO

    062 What Bitcoin Mining in Russia Actually Looks Like Today w/ Alen Makhmetov

    In this episode of HashrateUp, Jesse sits down with Alen Makhmetov, Co-Founder of Hashlabs, to unpack what Bitcoin mining in Russia actually looks like beyond headlines and speculation. Alen shares firsthand experience operating mining infrastructure across Kazakhstan, Russia, and Northern Europe. He explains how mining regulation evolves in practice: rising power prices, changing tax regimes, import duties, curtailment, FX risk, and why governments rarely ban mining outright — instead, they make it gradually unprofitable. In the second half, the conversation goes deep into Bitcoin mining heat reuse. Using real-world projects in Finland, Alen breaks down how miners integrate with district heating systems, why sites must be sized to summer baseload demand, and why 80°C heat output is the critical threshold for making heat reuse economically viable at scale. 🛠 Sponsored by Hashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simpleCode: HASHRATEUP100👉 https://hashbranch.com SoloMining – Home & solo mining made easyCode: HASHRATEUP👉 https://solomining.de Altair Technology – Buy Bitcoin Mining Solutions👉 https://altair.technology 📲 HASHRATEUP HARDWARE DEALSHardware sales, advisory, hosting & site brokerage💬 Telegram: https://t.me/hashrateup FOLLOW HASHRATE UP 🌐 Website: https://hashrateup.com🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HashrateUp📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hashrateupbtc/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hashrateup💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashrateup

    41 min

  2. 5D AGO

    [FOCUS] What’s Inside a Bitcoin Miner?

    In this HashrateUp Focus episode, Jesse breaks down how Bitcoin miners are actually built — using a real Antminer S9 and modern ASIC designs to explain what’s inside a mining machine. The episode walks through the core components of an ASIC miner, including the chassis, airflow, fans, control board, firmware, power delivery, hashboards, and the individual ASIC chips themselves. Jesse explains how air cooling works, how control boards manage hashboards, and why chip density and layout matter for thermal performance. The second half compares older-generation miners with modern designs, covering integrated power supplies, hot-swappable fans, removable hashboards, and modular layouts that improve reliability and serviceability. This episode is a hardware-first explainer for anyone who wants to understand Bitcoin mining beyond hash rate and efficiency numbers — from beginners to experienced operators looking for a clearer mental model of ASIC hardware. 🛠 Sponsored by Hashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simpleCode: HASHRATEUP100https://hashbranch.com SoloMining – Home & solo mining made easyCode: HASHRATEUPhttps://solomining.de Altair Technology – Buy Bitcoin Mining Solutionshttps://altair.technology 📲 HashrateUp Hardware Deals💬 Telegram: https://t.me/hashrateup 🌐 Website: https://hashrateup.com🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HashrateUp📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hashrateupbtc/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hashrateup💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashrateup

    7 min

  3. 12/25/2025

    [FOCUS] This Is Why the Grid Needs Bitcoin

    In this HashrateUp FOCUS episode, Jesse explains demand response from the ground up — and why it has become one of the most critical concepts for modern electricity grids. The episode begins with the fundamentals: why electricity must be consumed the moment it’s generated, how grid frequency reflects the balance between supply and demand, and what actually causes blackouts and cascading grid failures. Jesse then connects these concepts to today’s reality: grids with growing shares of wind and solar, wasted energy through curtailment, costly grid interventions, and real-world examples such as load shedding in South Africa and blackouts in Europe. Finally, the episode explains why Bitcoin mining is uniquely suited for demand response. Instant flexibility, fast shutdowns, location independence, high power density, and the ability to monetize electricity without traditional infrastructure make Bitcoin mining a grid tool unlike any other. This episode is designed to give you a clear, intuitive understanding of demand response — without assuming prior knowledge of energy markets or grid engineering. 🛠 Sponsored by Hashbranch — Hosting & hardware made simpleCode: HASHRATEUP100👉 https://hashbranch.com SoloMining — Home & solo mining made easyCode: HASHRATEUP👉 https://solomining.de Altair Technology — Buy Bitcoin mining solutions👉 https://altair.technology 📲 HashrateUp Hardware Deals💬 Telegram: https://t.me/hashrateup 🌐 Website: https://hashrateup.com🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HashrateUp📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hashrateupbtc/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hashrateup💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashrateup

    12 min

  4. 12/22/2025

    061 Open Source Is Inevitable in Bitcoin Mining w/ Skot

    Recorded live at the Africa Bitcoin Conference in Mauritius, Jesse sits down with Skot, the instigator of the Bitaxe project, to discuss why open source could become the most important frontier in Bitcoin mining. The conversation explores both the philosophy and the practical realities of open-source mining hardware and firmware. Skot explains how Bitaxe began as a personal side project, why he chose to open-source the entire stack, and how it unexpectedly evolved into a global ecosystem with manufacturers, builders, and tens of thousands of devices in the wild. They talk about why large miners increasingly want full firmware control, how proprietary firmware creates hidden operational risks, and why open source aligns more naturally with Bitcoin’s incentive structure. The episode also touches on solar and off-grid mining in Africa, second-life ASICs, home mining, competition among miner manufacturers, and how Bitmain’s dominance shapes the industry. This episode is for anyone interested in Bitcoin mining, open-source hardware, firmware sovereignty, and the long-term resilience of the Bitcoin network. 🛠 Sponsored by Hashbranch — Hosting & hardware made simpleCode: HASHRATEUP100👉 https://hashbranch.com SoloMining — Home & solo mining made easyCode: HASHRATEUP👉 https://solomining.de Altair Technology — Buy Bitcoin mining solutions👉 https://altair.technology 📲 HashrateUp Hardware Deals💬 Telegram: https://t.me/hashrateup 🌐 Website: https://hashrateup.com🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HashrateUp📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hashrateupbtc/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hashrateup💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashrateup

    30 min

  5. 12/18/2025

    [FOCUS] What Is a Hash? A Simple Breakdown

    In this HashrateUp Focus episode, Jesse breaks down one of the most fundamental concepts in Bitcoin mining: what a hash actually is.Building on the previous Focus episode about the dice-roll analogy and difficulty adjustment, this episode explains how SHA256 hashing works and why Bitcoin mining is essentially large-scale brute-force guessing.You’ll learn:What a hash is and why it’s one-wayHow SHA256 is used everywhere on the internetWhy miners make trillions of guesses per secondWhat a nonce is and why it keeps changingWhy valid Bitcoin blocks need hashes with leading zerosHow proof of work is verified by the networkThis episode is designed to give you an intuitive, practical understanding of how hashing powers Bitcoin mining, without unnecessary math or jargon.If you’re new to Bitcoin mining, make sure to listen to the previous Focus episode first — both episodes are meant to be consumed together.🛠 Sponsored byHashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simpleCode: HASHRATEUP100https://hashbranch.comSoloMining.de – Home & solo mining made easyCode: HASHRATEUPhttps://solomining.de📲 HashrateUp Hardware DealsTelegram: https://t.me/hashrateup🌐 Website: https://hashrateup.com🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HashrateUp📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hashrateupbtc/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hashrateup💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashrateup

    8 min

  6. 12/15/2025

    060 Bitcoin Mining Is Entering a Brutal New Phase w/ Jaran Mellerud

    In this episode of HashrateUp, Jesse sits down with Jaran Mellerud from Hashlabs, to break down what actually determines mining profitability in 2025: hashprice pressure, realistic ROI modeling, heat reuse constraints, demand response tradeoffs, ASIC pricing (USD vs BTC), and why “tax tricks” don’t replace a real edge.Jaran also explains why Finland is one of the best risk-adjusted places to mine if you can sell heat into district heating networks — and why the industry is converging toward two survival models: deep energy integration in the West vs. structurally advantaged large-scale miners in emerging markets.Guest: Jaran Mellerud (Hashlabs)🌐 Hashlabs: https://hashlabs.io🐦 X: https://x.com/jmellerud🛠 Sponsored byHashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simple.Code: HASHRATEUP100👉 https://hashbranch.comSoloMining – Home & solo mining made easy.Code: HASHRATEUP👉 https://solomining.deAltair Technology – Buy Bitcoin Mining Solutions.👉 https://altair.technology📲 HASHRATEUP HARDWARE DEALS💬 Telegram: https://t.me/hashrateupFOLLOW HASHRATE UP🌐 Website: https://hashrateup.com🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6At5Inqb2JHVl4k9VuPO8t🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HashrateUp📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hashrateupbtc/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hashrateup💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashrateup

    41 min

  7. 12/11/2025

    [FOCUS] Bitcoin Mining Is Basically a Giant Dice Roll

    Understanding Bitcoin Mining doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode, I break down the entire process using the famous “dice analogy” from Braiins. It’s the simplest way to grasp what miners actually do, why the difficulty adjusts every 2016 blocks, and how Proof-of-Work keeps Bitcoin secure and permissionless.We walk through:• How Bitcoin Mining is basically massive-scale number guessing• Why block time targets stay at 10 minutes• How difficulty goes up or down based on hashrate• Why more miners joining makes the game harder• Why Proof-of-Work can’t be faked• What today’s difficulty adjustment means for miners• Why low hashprice pushes machines offlineBy the end, you’ll understand Bitcoin Mining through a real-world metaphor anyone can follow.If this helped you, share it with someone who wants to understand Bitcoin Mining without the technical jargon. 🛠 Sponsored by Hashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simple.Code: HASHRATEUP100https://hashbranch.com SoloMining – Home & solo mining made easy.Code: HASHRATEUPhttps://solomining.de Altair Technology – Buy Bitcoin Mining Solutions.https://altair.technology 📲 HASHRATEUP HARDWARE DEALSHardware sales, advisory, hosting & site brokerage.Telegram: https://t.me/hashrateup

    8 min

  8. 12/09/2025

    Inside the Solar “Money Battery” That Turns 12V Solar Into Bitcoin w/ Erik Hersman

    In this episode, recorded at the Africa Bitcoin Conference in Mauritius, Erik Hersman (CEO of Gridless) breaks down the newly announced open-source Jua Kali miner — a DC Bitcoin miner designed to run directly on 12V solar and turn excess energy into a scalable Solar “Money Battery.” We discuss how Jua Kali repurposes old hashboards, solves the global stranded-solar problem for 5–100 kW sites, and enables farmers, workshops, and rural communities to monetize energy that would otherwise be wasted. In the second half of the conversation, Blaise from the Gridless engineering team opens the unit and explains the full hardware stack so anyone can build, adapt, and deploy it using off-the-shelf components. Topics include decentralized mining, second-life ASIC hardware, rural electrification, small-scale solar economics, and how open-source hardware could spread Bitcoin mining across Africa and the world. Sponsored byHashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simple.Code: HASHRATEUP100https://hashbranch.com SoloMining – Home and solo mining made easy.Code: HASHRATEUPhttps://solomining.de Altair Technology – Buy Bitcoin mining solutions.https://altair.technology HashrateUp Hardware DealsTelegram: https://t.me/hashrateup Follow HashrateUpWebsite: https://hashrateup.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6At5Inqb2JHVl4k9VuPO8tTwitter: https://twitter.com/HashrateUpInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hashrateupbtc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hashrateupLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashrateup

    24 min
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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!

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  • Creator
    Jesse
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    117
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jesse

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