The Future of AI & Energy: Taylor Towler & Bill Schneider
The Convergence of Bitcoin, AI, and Energy Digital Gold Podcast: The Infrastructure Race: Bitcoin Mining Meets AI with Taylor Towler and Bill Schneider This episode of the Digital Gold dives into the real infrastructure war shaping the future of both Bitcoin and AI. JohnPaul sits down with Taylor Towler, who scaled from consulting on utility […]
Maximizing Bitcoin Per Share | Matt Prusak of American Bitcoin
Inside American Bitcoin’s Strategy Digital Gold Podcast: Maximizing Bitcoin Per Share Strategy with Matt Prusak JohnPaul Baric sat down with Matt Prusak, President of American Bitcoin (NASDAQ: ABTC), to talk about building a lean public company laser focused on one mandate: maximizing Bitcoin per share. They cover Matt’s path from US Bitcoin and the Hut […]
Unbanked | Lauren Sieckmann on Bitcoin for Everyone
Unbanked: Bitcoin’s Story for Everyone Digital Gold Podcast: Bitcoin on the Big Screen with Lauren Sieckmann In this episode of the Digital Gold Podcast, JohnPaul Baric sits down with Lauren Sieckmann, filmmaker and co-director of the Bitcoin documentary Unbanked. Lauren shares her journey from Nebraska to the world of filmmaking, how her father first introduced […]
Bitcoin Life Insurance | Zachary Townsend of Meanwhile
Life Insurance to Protect Your Bitcoin Wealth Digital Gold Podcast: Building Life Insurance for the Bitcoin Economy with Zachary Townsend What would life insurance look like if it were built from the ground up for a Bitcoin standard? In this episode of Digital Gold, JohnPaul Baric talks with Zachary Townsend, CEO and Co-founder of […]
From Fish Tanks to Megawatts | Carson Smith on Industrial Bitcoin Mining
A Bitcoin Mining Pioneer’s Story Digital Gold Podcast: From Fish Tanks to Hundreds of Megawatts: Carson Smith’s Industrial Leap In this Digital Gold Podcast episode, JohnPaul Baric talks with Carson Smith, who went from DIY immersion cooling with fish tanks to building SBI Group’s global 250+ MW mining arm and now runs 21 Tree Capital, […]
Building the World’s Largest Bitcoin Pool | Mike Colyer of Foundry
From Bitcoin Rabbit Hole to Global Dominance: A Journey Architecting the World’s Largest Mining Pool Digital Gold Podcast: Building the Biggest Bitcoin Mining Pool with Mike Colyer, CEO of Foundry This episode of the Digital Gold Podcast dives into the fascinating and often complex world of Bitcoin mining with Mike Colyer, CEO of Foundry. Colyer […]
Your Heater Can Mine Bitcoin | Curtis Doran of Hestia
Your Heater Can Mine Bitcoin: The Revolutionary Tech Turning Waste Heat Into Digital Gold Digital Gold Podcast: The Cheapest Power in the World and only Getting Cheaper with Hestia’s Heating Products with Curtis Doran This episode of the Digital Gold Podcast with JohnPaul Baric, features Curtis Doran, a Labrador native and CEO of Hestia, who […]
Debunking Bitcoin Energy Myths | Alexander Neumueller CBECI
Debunking Myths: Bitcoin Mining Uses Only 0.54% of Global Electricity Digital Gold Podcast: The Largest Bitcoin Mining Study In the World with Alexander Neumueller CBECI An insightful discussion at the Digital Gold Podcast between JohnPaul Baric and Alexander Neumueller, a climate and digital assets expert from Cambridge University and the architect behind the Cambridge Bitcoin […]
Grid Flexibility & Bitcoin Mining | Lukas Pfeiffer
Bitcoin Mining: A Tool for Grid Flexibility and Energy Resilience Digital Gold Podcast: Lukas Pfeiffer on Why Energy Flexibility is Bitcoin Mining’s Key Product This episode of Digital Gold Podcast covered a wide range of topics related to Bitcoin mining, energy, and finance, featuring Lukas Pfeiffer, founder of Grid Imagery. Get ready to have your […]
Bitcoin Mining as an ESG Asset | Dennis Porter of Satoshi Action Fund
Proof-of-Work as an ESG-Positive Asset Class: Reframing Emissions, Energy Sovereignty, and Strategic Bitcoin Reserves with Dennis Porter This episode of the Digital Gold Podcast with JohnPaul Baric, spotlights Dennis Porter, CEO and co-founder of Satoshi Action Fund. Dennis traces his pivot from grassroots miner to nationally recognized policy advocate, emphasizing Bitcoin mining’s growing value in […]
Bitcoin Mining’s Hidden Value | Denis Rusinovich
Bitcoin Mining’s Hidden Value: Denis Rusinovich Unpacks How It Powers Communities & Grids This week’s Digital Gold Podcast episode dives deep into the fascinating (and often complex) world of Bitcoin mining with expert insights from Denis Rusinovich, a Bitcoin mining strategist, infrastructure finance veteran, and regulatory advocate. We discuss the intricacies of the mining industry, […]
Crypto Media & Marketing | Kyle Reidhead of Milk Road
The Future of Crypto Media and Marketing with Kyle Reidhead Co-Founder of Milk Road Building Trust, Brand, and Community in the Next Wave of Crypto In this episode of the Digital Gold Podcast, MiningStore CEO JohnPaul Baric sits down with Kyle Reidhead, co-founder of Milk Road, one of the fastest-growing newsletters in crypto with more […]
Dirty Coin, Clean Truth | Alana Mediavilla on Bitcoin and Energy
Dirty Coin, Clean Truth with Alana Mediavilla: Bitcoin Mining Through a Filmmaker’s Lens The Film That’s Changing How the World Sees Bitcoin Mining In this episode of The Digital Gold Podcast, MiningStore CEO JohnPaul Baric sits down with award-winning filmmaker Alana Mediavilla, creator of Dirty Coin, the groundbreaking documentary that’s reframing Bitcoin mining as one […]
Decoding Bitcoin Mining with Penny Ether | Digital Gold Podcast
Decoding Bitcoin Mining: Is It a Hamster Wheel or a Money Printer? Digital Gold Podcast: How Penny Ether Turns Data into Profits in the Bitcoin Mining Industry: Strategies, Market Insights, Challenges and Predictions for 2025 This Digital Gold Podcast episode with JohnPaul Baric, dives deep into the fascinating (and often complex) world of Bitcoin mining […]
From Hobby to Business | Avoid IRS Pitfalls and Protect Bitcoin Mining Profits
From Hobby to Business: How to Protect Bitcoin Mining Profits from IRS Pitfalls Why Compliance Protects Profitability For investors, Bitcoin mining is not just about hashrate or uptime, it’s about after-tax yield. But there’s a catch: the IRS closely scrutinizes whether mining activity qualifies as a business or a hobby. If the IRS classifies mining […]
W-2 vs 1099 Bitcoin Mining Tax Benefits | Maximize After-Tax ROI
W-2 vs 1099: Which Investors Unlock Bigger Bitcoin Mining Tax Benefits? Different Investor Profiles, Different Tax Outcomes For high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutions, Bitcoin mining is more than infrastructure, it’s an after-tax profitability strategy. But not every investor approaches mining from the same position. W-2 employees and 1099 independent contractors face different tax rules, […]
Bitcoin Mining: Maximize Section 179 & 100% Bonus Depreciation
Section 179 Expensing: How 100% Bonus Depreciation Transforms Bitcoin Mining An Investment Opportunity to Maximize After-Tax Profitability Tax law rarely offers permanent opportunities, but the recent expansion of key first-year deductions in 2025 has created one. For high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutions, the reinstatement of 100% bonus depreciation and the expansion of Section 179 […]
How to Reduce Tax Exposure with Bitcoin Mining: Strategies for Investors
Bitcoin Mining Tax Strategy 2025: How Smart Structuring Maximizes ROI Why Tax Strategy Defines Returns investment In the world of alternative investments, returns aren’t defined solely by market performance; they are shaped by the tax code. The difference between an average allocation and an exceptional one often comes down to how efficiently an investment captures […]
Bitcoin Mining: From Environmental Villain to Clean Energy Ally
Bitcoin Mining: From Environmental Villain to Clean Energy Ally Why renewable-powered Bitcoin mining is not just cleaner, it’s a profitable investment For years, Bitcoin mining has been criticized as an environmental villain, blamed for high carbon emissions, excessive energy use, and e-waste. And at face value, the critique isn’t unfounded: older mining models consumed fossil […]
Are Bitcoin Mining Profits Too Unpredictable?
Are Bitcoin Mining Profits Unpredictable? Predictable Yield in a Volatile Market: How Bitcoin Mining Delivers Institutional-Grade Cash Flow Bitcoin’s price volatility has always attracted attention, and skepticism. For many investors, that volatility fuels a common misconception: that Bitcoin mining profits are just as unpredictable as the asset itself. But that myth doesn’t hold up to […]
Why Bitcoin Mining Is the Most Misunderstood Infrastructure Investment of 2025
Why Bitcoin Mining Is the Most Misunderstood Infrastructure Investment of 2025 Why Institutional Investors Are Rethinking Bitcoin Mining as a Strategic, High-Efficiency Infrastructure Play The Myth: Bitcoin Mining Is an Energy Black Hole For years, headlines have fixated on a single statistic: Bitcoin consumes more electricity than some countries. That much is true, in 2025, […]
Bitcoin Mining Is No Longer Just for Giants: Institutional Access Starts Here
Bitcoin Mining Is No Longer Just for Giants: Institutional Access Starts Here For over a decade, Bitcoin mining has been seen as a domain dominated by industrial-scale operations, massive data centers, cheap electricity deals, and tens of millions in capital outlay. While scale still offers undeniable advantages, this outdated narrative masks a critical shift in […]
Bitcoin Mining vs. Banking: Why the Real Energy Problem Isn’t Where You Think
Half the Energy, Twice the Scrutiny: Bitcoin vs. Traditional Banking Infrastructure A data-driven analysis that challenges everything institutional investors thought they knew about Bitcoin’s energy footprint The Narrative That’s Costing Investors Billions Investors are walking away from an asset class based on a single, unexamined assumption: that Bitcoin mining consumes too much energy. But what […]
Migrate Your Bitcoin Mining Fleet Without Missing a Block
Migrating Your Bitcoin Mining Fleet Without Missing a Block Switching hosting providers can feel risky, even when you know your current provider is costing you money. The fear of downtime, logistical headaches, and operational disruption keeps many miners locked into underperforming contracts. The reality? With the right partner, you can relocate your fleet, optimize uptime, […]
How to Identify Underperforming Bitcoin Mining Setups | Boost ROI
How to Identify Underperforming Bitcoin Mining Setups A Self-Audit for Higher ROI In Bitcoin mining, performance issues aren’t always obvious. Inefficiencies can quietly erode profitability for months before they show up in your wallet. The good news? By tracking the right metrics and knowing what to look for, you can quickly spot an underperforming setup, […]
How Poor Hosting Kills Bitcoin Mining Profits (and How to Fix It)
How Poor Hosting Kills Your Bitcoin Mining Profits (and How to Fix It) In Bitcoin mining, every inefficiency compounds, every hour of downtime, every cent of inflated power cost, every day without optimal cooling eats into your return. If your fleet is hosted with the wrong provider, you may be losing far more BTC than […]
The Bitcoin Miner’s Hosting Guide: 7 Must-Haves for Maximum ROI
The Bitcoin Miner’s Hosting Checklist: 7 Must-Have Features for Maximum ROI In Bitcoin mining, every hash matters, and every inefficiency compounds over time.If your mining machines are hosted with a provider that isn’t optimized for cost, uptime, and performance, you are not just leaving money on the table, you are handing it to your competitors. […]
Why Expert Management Is Critical for Hydro-Cooled Bitcoin Mining Success
Why Expert Management Is Critical for Hydro-Cooled Bitcoin Mining Success Your infrastructure is only as strong as the team behind it. here’s how to ensure performance and ROI. The Human Element of Hydro-Cooling: Why Expert On-Site Management Matters for Your Next-Gen ASICs Hydro-cooling is transforming Bitcoin mining infrastructure, offering unparalleled efficiency, hardware protection, and sustainability. […]
The Future of Bitcoin Mining: Why Hydro-Cooled Hosting Is the Infrastructure Advantage
The Future of Bitcoin Mining: Why Hydro-Cooled Hosting Is the Infrastructure Advantage Unlock unmatched efficiency, uptime, and sustainability with next-gen hydro-cooled mining infrastructure. The Future of Bitcoin Mining Hosting: Hydro-Cooling for Unprecedented Efficiency Bitcoin mining is entering a new era, one defined not just by hashrate, but by infrastructure. As margins tighten and operational complexity […]
Maximize Bitcoin Mining ROI with Professional Air-Cooled Hosting
How Air-Cooled Hosting Drives Long-Term Profitability in Bitcoin Mining A Proven Strategy for Investors Seeking Scalable Bitcoin Yield Without Operational Burden For investors looking to turn capital into consistent Bitcoin yield, few approaches offer the operational control and scalability of air-cooled Bitcoin mining hosting, as it allows you to own your ASIC miners while outsourcing […]
Why Air-Cooled Bitcoin Mining Hosting Is Still a Smart Investment
Reliable, cost-efficient mining with strong long-term upside Unlock Consistent Profits: Why Reliable Air-Cooled Bitcoin Mining Hosting is a Strategic Investment Bitcoin mining isn’t just about machines and electricity, it’s about access to operational efficiency, infrastructure advantages, and consistent uptime that translates into real, compounding returns. For investors who understand the long-term fundamentals of Bitcoin, reliable […]
How Air-Cooled Bitcoin Hosting Delivers Passive Returns in 2025
A low-friction way to earn Bitcoin yield through infrastructure ownership Your Path to Passive Bitcoin Returns with Air-Cooled Hosting In today’s high-volatility investment environment, one asset class continues to outperform expectations while offering long-term upside, portfolio diversification, and compelling yield dynamics: Bitcoin. But while most investors focus on ETFs, public equities, or simply holding BTC […]
The Best Bitcoin Mining Investment in 2025
High-net-worth and institutional investors often try a few familiar routes: buying and hodling BTC, purchasing shares of public mining companies, or buying mining rigs and paying a hosting service. Yet a small, savvy group of investors, data-driven and long-term focused, are making money on Bitcoin in a way most overlook. They are not just riding […]
Discover How Much Can You Make Mining Bitcoin in 2025
By MiningStore How Much Can You Make Mining Bitcoin in 2025Bitcoin mining in 2025 continues to evolve rapidly with new ASIC technologies pushing the boundaries of efficiency and performance. For miners and investors aiming to maximize returns, selecting the right hardware is critical. This article examines the profitability of ASIC mining today, highlights the top […]
Market Analysis March 2025
Cryptocurrency Colocation Mining continues to evolve at a rapid pace and remains hyper-competitive as we head towards the end of 2018. Today, if you want a real shot at scoring high cap currencies like Bitcoin, then you need to consider collocating your miners.
The hard truth about solo Bitcoin mining
Cryptocurrency Colocation Mining continues to evolve at a rapid pace and remains hyper-competitive as we head towards the end of 2018. Today, if you want a real shot at scoring high cap currencies like Bitcoin, then you need to consider collocating your miners.
Oslo Freedom Forum Bitcoin Panelists Push Back on “Anti-Environment” Slant
By Adan Kohnhorst Oslo Freedom Forum Bitcoin Panels Headlines in major publications are quick to decry Bitcoin over the industry’s perceived environmental impact. But are these concerns well-founded, or are they based on a skewed narrative? This was one of the questions asked at the Oslo Freedom Forum bitcoin and human rights panels, where leading […]
Bitcoin and Human Rights: Fireside Chats at the Oslo Freedom Forum
By Adan Kohnhorst Oslo Freedom Forum x Bitcoin In Norway last week, the Oslo Freedom Forum gathered to discuss human rights and the fight against tyranny. In a series of revealing fireside chats, speakers touched on a range of exciting ideas, including the role of Bitcoin in the future of human rights around the globe. […]
Cloud Mining vs Colocation Mining: Compare Cost, Control & Profit Potential
By Adan Kohnhorst Cryptocurrency Cloud Mining vs Colocation Mining Bitcoin mining has matured into a professional, capital-driven industry. As adoption has grown and the network has become more competitive, new miners can no longer rely on consumer hardware or casual at-home setups. Profitability today requires dedicated ASIC machines and access to reliable, cost-efficient infrastructure. For […]
Bitcoin Mining & Grid Stability: A Strategic Response for Investors
By Spencer Sherwood We recently came across an article written in March 2022 by economist Severin Borenstein in the Energy Institute at Hass which made the case that crypto mining does not help stabilize energy grids. It argues against the validity of two of the most commonly cited potential benefits of bitcoin mining to the […]
Is Bitcoin Harmful to the Environment? Debunking Common Myths in 2022
By Adan Kohnhorst Politicians and major media outlets are quick to sound the alarm. But looking at the data, really, is bitcoin harmful to the environment? It’s 2022 and we’re experiencing all the things that “the experts” warned us about. Forces of division and authoritarianism are running wild, and perhaps most worryingly, the Earth itself […]
Bitcoin Mining Earnings: Realistic ROI, Costs & Strategy
By Adan Kohnhorst Bitcoin adoption is more widespread than ever before, and that means more people are becoming curious about Bitcoin mining. But in a volatile market, some wonder if they’re too late. Before you purchase your own bitcoin mining rig, really, how much can you make mining Bitcoin in 2022? Generally speaking, if you’re […]
Top 15 Bitcoin Mining Stats & Market Trends – Investor-Ready Mining Insights
By Daniel Frumpkin The bitcoin mining industry had a year to remember in 2021, with exponential growth in the Western market led by publicly traded mining companies in Canada and the US, as well as the hashrate exodus from once-dominant China following the ban on cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency mining by the Chinese Communist Party in […]
Bitcoin Mining for Beginners: How to Invest, Compare Options & Calculate ROI
By Spencer Sherwood Ever since Bitcoin mining was banned in China during 2021, investors have been taking advantage of the opportunity and pouring money into mining operations elsewhere in the world, especially in the US. Bitcoin mining isn’t the easiest business model to understand and it has a lot of moving parts, but it can […]
Purchasing Bitcoin Mining Hardware? How to Determine if it’s a Good Investment
By Spencer Sherwood If you’ve come across this article, you probably have an interest in investing in BTC in some capacity. While participation in the Bitcoin industry can take on many forms, regular investors typically gain exposure in one (or both) of two ways. That is, outright buying Bitcoin (spot investment), or building out a […]
Why Bitcoin ASIC Prices Can Reach New Highs in 2022
Why Bitcoin ASIC Prices Can Reach New Highs in 2022 By Spencer Sherwood Much like traders and investors speculating on future Bitcoin prices, those in the Bitcoin mining industry must also make large wagers on the value of ASIC mining hardware over time. For example, one may bet that if BTC prices continue to grow […]
Is The Antminer S19 XP Worth It? Part 2 – Risk, Lead Time & Profit Breakdown
Is the Antminer S19 XP Worth It? (ASIC Value Analysis) Part 2 Part 1 Recap To briefly recap on Part 1, we compared the mining profitability of two Antminer S19s. Using the Braiins Profitability Calculator, we pitted the Antminer S19 Pro against the Antminer S19 XP. In our calculations we accounted for a consistent increase […]
Is The Antminer S19 XP Worthwhile? Part 1 – Specs, Risks & Investment Analysis
Is the Antminer S19 XP Worth It? Part 1 (Mining Profitability Analysis) Introduction In November, 2021, Bitmain announced a new addition to the Antminer S19-series at the World Digital Mining Summit in Dubai. The new mining hardware, the Antminer S19 XP, is promising some significant improvements to the mining rig game. In fact, the XP […]