Bob Burnett and GG explore the evolving landscape of Bitcoin mining, emphasizing decentralization, diversification, and the critical role of transparency, economic sovereignty, and innovation in sustaining the network’s future.

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🕐TIMESTAMP
00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin Mining and Bob Burnett's Journey
10:21 Understanding Horse-Class Mining: Elephants, Horses, and Rabbits
19:46 The Importance of Wild vs. Captive Mining
29:29 Threats to Bitcoin: Understanding the Risks Ahead
46:56 Understanding Blockchain Forks and Hash Power Dynamics
49:19 The Risks of Complacency in Mining Organizations
51:21 Economic Sovereignty and Control in Bitcoin Mining
54:14 The Impact of Sanctions on Global Bitcoin Adoption
56:56 The Evolution of Banking in Russia Post-Sanctions
01:00:12 The 10th Man Principle: Preparing for Unforeseen Threats
01:04:24 The Heartbeat of Bitcoin: Understanding Mining's Role
01:07:07 Introducing Ocean Mining: A New Paradigm
01:14:03 The Growth and Vision of Ocean Mining
01:20:15 The Future of Mining Pools and Economic Models
01:29:11 Preparing for Public Offering
01:30:48 The Rise of SPACs in Public Offerings
01:32:07 The Downfall of Core Scientific
01:37:16 The Ethics of Bitcoin Mining Companies
01:40:16 Advice for Aspiring Bitcoin Miners
01:47:29 The Future of ASIC Technology

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