The Bitcoin Mining Show

Altair Technology

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. 23h ago

    THE BITCOIN MINING SHOW | EPISODE 16DAVID BRANSCUM โ€” PART ONE

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ THE BITCOIN MINING SHOW | EPISODE 16 DAVID BRANSCUM โ€” PART ONE This conversation was too good to fit into a single episode. In Part One of this two-part interview, Joe โ€œCinco Doggosโ€ Spencer sits down with Texas Bitcoin miner, energy developer, and power maximalist David Branscum for a candid conversation about the life experiences that brought him into Bitcoin. Davidโ€™s journey didnโ€™t begin in a boardroom or at a massive mining facility. After losing his businesses, taking a job delivering pizzas during the pandemic, and experimenting with GPU mining at home, he found his way into the industrial Bitcoin mining world. From there, David went on to work with immersion cooling, behind-the-meter generation, ERCOT, and mining developments ranging from small independent operations to projects measured in hundreds of megawatts. โšก IN THIS EPISODE: โœ… How David discovered Bitcoin mining through GPUs and NiceHash โœ… The painful business setback that forced him to rebuild โœ… Going from pizza delivery to industrial Bitcoin mining โœ… His introduction to immersion cooling and large-scale infrastructure โœ… Developing sites for Bitcoin mining and AI compute โœ… Finding land, securing power, and navigating ERCOT โœ… Why David considers himself a โ€œpower maximalistโ€ โœ… Bitcoin mining as a buyer of last resort โœ… Why abundant energy is essential for human progress โœ… Behind-the-meter generation and stranded-energy opportunities โœ… The emotional side of surviving Bitcoin bear markets โœ… Why Bitcoin rewards patience, discipline, and personal responsibility โœ… Davidโ€™s passion for building, learning, art, music, and koi ponds Whether you operate a single home miner, develop large-scale infrastructure, or simply want to understand the people behind Bitcoinโ€™s hashrate, this episode offers an honest look at the curiosity, setbacks, conviction, and proof of work that shape a Bitcoin miner. ๐Ÿ”ฅ AND THIS IS ONLY PART ONE. In Episode 17, David and Cinco enter what they jokingly call the โ€œvillain arcโ€ of the conversation: a direct and candid discussion about BIP-110, the Blake2B hard fork, and the controversy surrounding it. Part Two arrives next Thursday at 8:00 AM Central Time. โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ GUEST: DAVID BRANSCUM X: https://x.com/DavidBranscum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbranscum/ โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” ๐Ÿ• FOLLOW CINCO DOGGOS MINING Website: https://www.cincodoggos.tech X: https://x.com/CincoDoggos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CincoDoggosMining Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/cincodoggos โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” โ›๏ธ SPONSORED BY ALTAIR TECHNOLOGY MINE YOUR INDEPENDENCEโ„ข Looking for Bitcoin miners, replacement parts, accessories, repair services, or help scaling your mining operation? Visit Altair Technology. Website: https://altairtech.io X: https://x.com/altair_tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altairtech ๐Ÿ’ฅ Use discount code CINCO at checkout! โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” ๐Ÿ‘ If you enjoyed the conversation, subscribe to The Bitcoin Mining Show, leave a comment, and share this episode with another miner. #Bitcoin #BitcoinMining #BTC #DavidBranscum #TheBitcoinMiningShow #CincoDoggos #AltairTechnology #ASICMining #HomeMining #IndustrialMining #ImmersionCooling #ERCOT #TexasMining #BitcoinEnergy #ProofOfWork #MiningInfrastructure #BitcoinPodcast #PowerGeneration #DataCenters #BIP110 Keywords: Bitcoin Mining, David Branscum, David Branscum Bitcoin, The Bitcoin Mining Show, Bitcoin Mining Show Episode 16, Cinco Doggos Mining, Joe Spencer, Altair Technology, Bitcoin Miner, ASIC Mining, Home Bitcoin Mining, Industrial Bitcoin Mining, Bitcoin Mining Infrastructure, Immersion Cooling, ERCOT, Texas Bitcoin Mining, Bitcoin Energy, Energy Development, Power Generation, Behind the Meter Generation, Stranded Energy, Natural Gas Bitcoin Mining, Mining Site Development, Data Center Development, Bitcoin Mining Podcast, Bitcoin Bear Market, Bitcoin Adoption, Proof of Work, Hashrate, Mining Farm, GPU Mining, NiceHash, Bitcoin Mining History, Power Maximalist, BIP-110, BIP 110 Hard Fork, Blake2B, Bitcoin Hard Fork, Episode 17

  2. Aug 19

    The Bitcoin Mining Show Ep. 15 | What REALLY Makes a Bitcoin Mine Work? w/ SustainHash

    In Episode 15 of The Bitcoin Mining Show, Cinco Doggos sits down with Paul Palmer, Chief Revenue Officer of SustainHash, to talk about what it actually takes to operate Bitcoin mining infrastructure at scale. SustainHash started with ASIC repair and grew into a full-service Bitcoin mining operation handling site management, equipment procurement, warranties, monitoring, repairs and more. Paul takes us behind the scenes of what goes into keeping industrial mining operations running and why the right people, processes and systems matter just as much as the mining rigs themselves. We get into: โšก What SustainHash actually does โ›๏ธ Scaling from ASIC repair into industrial mining operations ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Common mining rig failures and the importance of fast repairs ๐Ÿ“ˆ What โ€œuptimeโ€ really means in Bitcoin mining โšก Grid curtailment and why downtime isn't always a bad thing ๐Ÿ’ฐ Why 100% uptime isn't a realistic expectation ๐Ÿญ What miners should look for when choosing a hosting or site-management partner ๐Ÿšฉ Red flags when evaluating Bitcoin mining operators ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ โ€œBitcoin Mining Feng Shuiโ€: why airflow, prevailing winds and site layout actually matter ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Operating mining infrastructure from the heat of Texas to the cold of Alberta ๐Ÿค Why reputation, transparency and trust matter so much in Bitcoin mining Paul also shares his perspective from more than 30 years in business development and his journey from initially dismissing Bitcoin to becoming the CRO of a company operating Bitcoin mining infrastructure across North America. And yes, two veterans managed to work some military stories into a Bitcoin mining conversation. Paul served in the **U.S. Army Airborne**, while Cinco brings his own U.S. Navy submarine background to the discussion. As Paul explains, successful mining isn't just about plugging machines into power. Experience matters. Site design matters. Repair capability matters. Expectations matter. Even a little โ€œBitcoin Mining Feng Shuiโ€ matters. Sometimes the difference between a profitable operation and an expensive lesson comes down to knowing what can go wrong before it does. FOLLOW SUSTAINHASH ๐ŸŒ Website: https://www.sustainhash.com ๐•: https://x.com/SustainHash โšก ALTAIR TECH Mine Your Independence. ๐ŸŒ https://altairtech.io/ Use discount code CINCO when shopping at Altair Tech. ๐Ÿพ FOLLOW CINCO DOGGOS MINING ๐ŸŒ Website: https://cincodoggos.tech/ โ–ถ๏ธ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CincoDoggosMining ๐•: https://x.com/cincodoggos ๐ŸŽฎ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/cincodoggos โšก Lightning/Tips: [CincoDoggos@strike.me](mailto:CincoDoggos@strike.me) Subscribe for more conversations with the people actually building, operating and supporting the Bitcoin mining industry. Real Life Proof of Work. #Bitcoin #BitcoinMining #BTCMining #SustainHash #ASICMining #BitcoinMiners #CryptoMining #MiningFarm #BitcoinHosting #ASICRepair

  3. Aug 13

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

    ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ MIDWEST BITCOIN SUMMIT 2026 Join Bitcoiners from across the country September 23โ€“24, 2026 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. ๐Ÿ”ฅ 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 ๐ŸŒ [www.midwestbtc.com](http://www.midwestbtc.com) ๐• @MWBTCSummit โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” โ‚ฟ 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: โ‚ฟ Why the Midwest needs a major Bitcoin event โ‚ฟ Grassroots Bitcoin adoption and education โ‚ฟ Why Columbus, Ohio makes sense for the Summit โ‚ฟ Keeping Bitcoin conferences affordable and accessible โ‚ฟ Builders, miners and REAL LIFE PROOF OF WORK โ‚ฟ The Summit's education-first approach โ‚ฟ Bitcoin for businesses, families, plebs and institutions โ‚ฟ Free and discounted admission opportunities for veterans and students โ‚ฟ The speakers and builders Andrew is excited to hear from โ‚ฟ 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: ๐Ÿ“… September 23โ€“24, 2026 ๐Ÿ“ Greater Columbus Convention Center ๐Ÿ“ Columbus, Ohio ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ 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 โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” โšก 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 ๐ŸŒ [www.cincodoggos.tech](http://www.cincodoggos.tech) ๐• @cincodoggos YouTube: @CincoDoggosMining Twitch: CincoDoggos โšก 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. โ‚ฟ

  4. 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: โœ… Why Hashboard was created โœ… Unlimited miner monitoring (even on the free tier) โœ… Customizable dashboards for beginners and advanced miners โœ… Pool management and one-click miner switching โœ… Privacy-first architecture and read-only mode โœ… Compatibility with Avalon, AxeOS, NerdOS, Braiins OS, LuxOS and more โœ… Smart power monitoring and efficiency tracking โœ… 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? ๐ŸŒ https://altairtech.io ๐Ÿ’ฐ Save money on your order with discount code: CINCO Cinco Doggos Mining ๐ŸŒ 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

  5. Jun 19

    The Bitcoin Mining Show Episode 12: LUXOR!

    โ›๏ธ 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 whatโ€™s coming next. โšก In this episode: โœ… How Luxor evolved from a mining pool into a complete mining platform โœ… ASIC brokerage and moving over $80M of hardware in a single quarter โœ… LuxOS firmware and efficiency gains on S19 and S21 series miners โœ… Why Luxor waives pool fees for firmware users โœ… Commander and intelligent fleet management โœ… Texas power markets and Luxor's new 4CP automation tools โœ… S19j Pro vs S21 XP: favorite miners from the Luxor team โœ… Behind the scenes with firmware development โœ… How customer requests become new firmware features โœ… Faster startup and curtailment improvements coming to LuxOS โœ… 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. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Guests Jamie Gill Senior Vice President of Sales, Luxor Brandon McWard Associate Product Manager, Firmware, Luxor ๐ŸŒ 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. ๐Ÿ• Follow Cinco Doggos Mining YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CincoDoggosMining X/Twitter: https://x.com/cincodoggos Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/cincodoggos ๐Ÿš€ Episode Sponsor: Altair Tech Mine Your Independenceโ„ข Website: https://altairtech.io X/Twitter: https://x.com/AltairTech_io ๐Ÿ’ฅ 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

  6. 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. โšก Topics Covered: โ€ข Why Iowa Mining became CoreX Hosting โ€ข CoreX's new hydro hosting deployment โ€ข Air-cooled vs hydro-cooled Bitcoin miners โ€ข Hosting economics and ROI โ€ข S21 vs S23 expectations โ€ข Fog Hashing infrastructure โ€ข The future of Bitcoin mining โ€ข Why immersion cooling may be losing momentum โ€ข What miners should be watching over the next 5 years Follow CoreX Hosting ๐ŸŒ Website: https://www.corexhosting.io ๐• Twitter: https://x.com/coreX_Hosting Sponsor: Altair Tech Looking for Bitcoin miners, accessories, repairs, and hosting solutions? ๐ŸŒ https://www.altairtech.io ๐Ÿ’ฐ Use discount code CINCO at checkout! Follow Cinco Doggos Mining ๐ŸŒ Website: https://www.cincodoggos.tech ๐Ÿ“บ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CincoDoggosMining ๐• Twitter: https://x.com/cincodoggos ๐ŸŽฎ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/cincodoggos #BitcoinMining #Bitcoin #BTC #CoreXHosting #HydroMining #CryptoMining #ASICMining #MiningFarm #BitcoinMiner #S23 #S21 #HostedMining #MiningInfrastructure #ProofOfWork #CryptoPodcast #TheBitcoinMiningShow #CincoDoggos #AltairTech

  7. 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: โ€ข The story behind Karpuz Mining โ€ข Bitaxe and NerdQAxe evolution โ€ข Home mining vs industrial mining โ€ข Hosted mining and the future of decentralization โ€ข Open-source innovation in Bitcoin mining โ€ข Common mistakes new miners make โ€ข Pool selection myths โ€ข Why home miners are more important than ever โ€ข Building mining hardware and custom modifications โ€ข 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
  8. 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:   โ€ข Common causes of ASIC miner failures โ€ข Power supply and hashboard issues โ€ข ERCOT, curtailment, and thermal stress โ€ข Extending ASIC lifespan with proper maintenance โ€ข Aftermarket firmware and fleet management โ€ข DIY repairs vs. professional repair services โ€ข Repair economics and when a miner isn't worth fixing โ€ข 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

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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.