In this episode of The Build-a-Mine Podcast, we sit down with Michael Carter from Bitsbetrippin to explore the fascinating world of Bitcoin mining. We cover a wide range of topics, including Michael's background in mining, his content creation journey, technical challenges, geopolitical risks, recent build projects, and advice for new miners. We also discuss the philosophy and future of Bitcoin and extend an invitation to a mining conference in Brainerd, Minnesota. Don't miss this comprehensive and informative discussion! Find Bitsbetrippin on twitter @Bitsbetrippin Find their content on the website bitsbetrippin.io 00:00 - 01:05 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:07 - 07:39 Michael Carter's Background 07:40 - 12:19 Content Creation and Education 35:19 - 38:02 Technical Challenges and Innovations 38:03 - 44:48 Geopolitical Risks and Supply Chain 58:09 - 01:05:04 Recent Build Project 01:05:05 - 01:07:46 Advice for New Bitcoin Miners 01:07:47 - 01:15:15 Philosophy and Future of Bitcoin 01:20:48 - 01:21:12 Conference Invitation To learn more about The Mining Conference and to get involved go to https://theminingconference.com/ Join the MasterMINED Club today, and become a part of the mining revolution! Gain access to weekly group accountability sessions, one on one mentoring, Monthly technical Deep Dives and so much more! https://bitcoin.mastermined.club/ Want to Mine Bitcoin? Watch our free webinar and gain insightful knowledge about how to build, run and operate a Bitcoin mine with safety and efficiency in mind! https://www.build-a-mine.com/webinar/ Follow Trevor and Will here Twitter: @TrevorBello @Willwaukee Find the show here @BuildaMinePod You can find us on Nostr as well Trevor: trevorbello@iris.to The podcast: npub18tcmq25cfsxrawras6hzzh43hnmz5v3h3we6lxuhzgnc2hfsvfmqjrf7um Reach out and ask questions or send us your commentary on email here: Trevor@scottscryptominin.com Will@scottscryptomining.com info@scottscryptomining.com