HashrateUp - A Bitcoin Mining Podcast

📩 Free 5 Day Bitcoin Mining Course https://hashrateup.com/newsletter-sign-up/ 5 day Bitcoin Mining Course In this HashrateUp Focus episode, Jesse breaks down the recent Bitcoin mining difficulty drops and explains why the network is going through one of the most unusual periods in its history. The episode puts the current multi-week difficulty decline into historical context, compares it to events like the 2011 bear market and the China mining ban, and explains what’s driving hash rate offline today — from extreme weather events to structural shifts as public miners pivot toward AI data centers. Jesse also covers the impact on hashprice, ASIC pricing, and why periods like this have historically favored miners who stay online. 🛠 Sponsored by Hashbranch Code: HASHRATEUP100 https://hashbranch.com SoloMining Code: HASHRATEUP https://solomining.de Altair Technology Code: HASHRATEUP https://altairtech.io 📲 Hardware deals & alerts https://t.me/hashrateup 🎧 Follow HashrateUp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6At5Inqb2JHVl4k9VuPO8t

📩 Free 5 Day Bitcoin Mining Course https://hashrateup.com/newsletter-sign-up/ In this HashrateUp Focus episode, Jesse explains what mining shares are, why pools use them, and how stale and rejected shares directly impact miner payouts. The episode breaks down how pools verify work without checking every hash, what causes stale shares, and why share efficiency is a key metric for running a clean and profitable mining operation. 🛠 Sponsored by Hashbranch Code: HASHRATEUP100 https://hashbranch.com SoloMining.de Code: HASHRATEUP https://solomining.de Altair Technology Code: HASHRATEUP https://altair.technology 📲 Hardware deals & alerts https://t.me/hashrateup 🎧 Follow HashrateUp 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

🔗 https://stratumprotocol.org 🚀 Why Stratum V2 Matters for Bitcoin Mining In this episode of HashrateUp, Jesse speaks with Pavel Moravec, co-creator of Stratum and long-time Stratum V2 contributor, and Gabriele, lead maintainer of the Stratum V2 Reference Implementation (SRI), about why Stratum V2 is one of the most important infrastructure upgrades in Bitcoin mining. Stratum V2 is the upgrade to the original Stratum (SV1) mining protocol from 2011. It is designed for modern mining operations and improves efficiency, security, privacy, and miner autonomy — without changing Bitcoin’s consensus or the pooled mining model. ⚡ What Stratum V2 improves Efficiency ⚙️ – ~60% less bandwidth for pools, ~70% less for miners, lower latency, fewer stale shares Security & privacy 🔐 – Encrypted mining traffic, protection against hashrate hijacking and ISP surveillance Miner autonomy 🧱 – Optional miner-built block templates, reduced pool single points of failure Production-ready 🏗️ – Backwards compatible, native Bitcoin Core v30+ support, works with all payout models 📈 Real-world case studies show profit increases of up to 7.4%, alongside major gains in operational security and efficiency. 🧩 What is SRI? SRI (Stratum Reference Implementation) is the free, open-source, production-grade implementation of Stratum V2. MIT-licensed, vendor-neutral, maintained by an independent industry working group. Version 1.0 released in March 2024 and already live or being tested by major miners, pools, and firmware providers. 🛠 Sponsored by Hashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simple Code: HASHRATEUP100 https://hashbranch.com SoloMining – Home & solo mining made easy Code: HASHRATEUP https://solomining.de Altair Technology – Buy Bitcoin Mining Solutions https://altair.technology 📲 HashrateUp hardware deals Telegram: https://t.me/hashrateup 📩 Learn Bitcoin Mining 5 day Bitcoin Mining Course https://hashrateup.com/newsletter-sign-up/ Follow HashrateUp Twitter: https://twitter.com/HashrateUp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hashrateupbtc/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hashrateup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashrateup

📄 NiceHash Annual Bitcoin Mining Report 👉 https://www.nicehash.com/annual-bitcoin-mining-report In this episode of HashrateUp, Jesse sits down with Nico Smid, founder of Digital Mining Solutions, to break down the NiceHash Annual Bitcoin Mining Report and what it reveals about the current state of Bitcoin mining. They unpack key insights from the report, including hashrate growth, compressed hashprice, ASIC pricing dynamics, manufacturer self-mining, and why AI and HPC competition is pushing miners toward the fringes of the energy system. Topics covered include: Why mining economics remain under pressure What falling ASIC prices really mean for operators Public vs private miners and consolidation risk Why solo mining and home mining still matter How the next halving could impact hashprice and miner behavior This episode is a data-driven deep dive into Bitcoin mining fundamentals — not narratives. 🔗 Nico Smid https://digitalminingsolutions.tech https://x.com/Smidnico 🛠 Sponsored by Hashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simple Code: HASHRATEUP100 👉 https://hashbranch.com SoloMining – Home & solo mining made easy Code: HASHRATEUP 👉 https://solomining.de Altair Technology – Buy Bitcoin mining solutions 👉 https://altair.technology 📲 HASHRATEUP HARDWARE DEALS Hardware sales, advisory, hosting & site brokerage 💬 Telegram: https://t.me/hashrateup Follow 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

In this episode of HashrateUp, Jesse sits down with Kris Konicki from Altair Tech to break down what it really means to scale past home mining and turn Bitcoin mining into a serious investment. They walk through Altair’s typical customer journey — from first exposure via small home miners like the Nano or Avalon Q, to deploying real capital into hosted or larger-scale operations. Kris explains why education, hands-on experience, and transparency matter before committing meaningful money to mining. The conversation also covers current network conditions, hashrate stagnation, limited visibility outside North America, and how new hardware releases can distort short-term hashrate trends. On the hardware side, Kris shares which ASICs sold best in 2025, why efficiency mattered more than raw hashrate this cycle, and why consumer-friendly home miners are becoming a critical on-ramp for new operators. Topics include: Scaling beyond home mining without getting burned Why 120V mining matters and what the trade-offs are Inventory risk, tariffs, and hardware price volatility Why Altair avoids Telegram and WhatsApp backdoor sales Supplier selection, RMAs, and parts strategy Education as the bridge from hobby mining to real investment This episode is for miners who are done experimenting and are thinking seriously about capital allocation, infrastructure, and long-term participation in Bitcoin mining. 🛠 Sponsored by Hashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simple Code: HASHRATEUP100 👉 https://hashbranch.com SoloMining.de – Home & solo mining made easy Code: HASHRATEUP 👉 https://solomining.de Altair Technology – Buy Bitcoin Mining Solutions 👉 https://altair.technology 📲 HashrateUp 🌐 https://hashrateup.com 🐦 https://twitter.com/HashrateUp 📸 https://www.instagram.com/hashrateupbtc/ 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@hashrateup 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashrateup

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 simple Code: HASHRATEUP100 👉 https://hashbranch.com SoloMining – Home & solo mining made easy Code: HASHRATEUP 👉 https://solomining.de Altair Technology – Buy Bitcoin Mining Solutions 👉 https://altair.technology 📲 HASHRATEUP HARDWARE DEALS Hardware 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

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 simple Code: HASHRATEUP100 https://hashbranch.com SoloMining – Home & solo mining made easy Code: 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

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 simple Code: HASHRATEUP100 👉 https://hashbranch.com SoloMining — Home & solo mining made easy Code: 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

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 simple Code: HASHRATEUP100 👉 https://hashbranch.com SoloMining — Home & solo mining made easy Code: 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

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

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

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: HASHRATEUP100 https://hashbranch.com SoloMining – Home & solo mining made easy. Code: HASHRATEUP https://solomining.de Altair Technology – Buy Bitcoin Mining Solutions. https://altair.technology 📲 HASHRATEUP HARDWARE DEALS Hardware sales, advisory, hosting & site brokerage. Telegram: https://t.me/hashrateup

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 by Hashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simple. Code: HASHRATEUP100 https://hashbranch.com SoloMining – Home and solo mining made easy. Code: HASHRATEUP https://solomining.de Altair Technology – Buy Bitcoin mining solutions. https://altair.technology HashrateUp Hardware Deals Telegram: https://t.me/hashrateup Follow HashrateUp 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

Firmware has become one of the most important levers for miners operating in today’s low-hashprice environment — and in this HashrateUp Focus episode, Jesse breaks down exactly why. He explains how firmware fundamentally changes the way an ASIC performs its calculations, why underclocking can keep older-gen machines profitable, and how overclocking unlocks additional revenue when market conditions improve. Using BrainsOS and LuxOS as concrete examples, Jesse compares default firmware to custom setups and shows how miners can improve efficiency, boost hash-rate output, and optimize joules per terahash with just a simple software flash. The episode also covers warranty considerations, dev-fee economics, pool discount structures, and why hosters can often install firmware for you with minimal downtime. From S19J Pro tuning to squeezing extra performance out of S21 units, this breakdown gives miners a practical framework for deciding when custom firmware makes sense — and how to use it responsibly. Whether you’re running a single machine at home or optimizing a larger fleet, this episode offers a clear, actionable guide to extracting more value from your ASICs. 🛠 Sponsored by Hashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simple. Code: HASHRATEUP100 https://hashbranch.com SoloMining – Home & solo mining made easy. Code: HASHRATEUP https://solomining.de Altair Technology – Buy Bitcoin Mining Solutions. https://altair.technology 📲 HASHRATEUP HARDWARE DEALS Hardware sales, advisory, hosting & site brokerage. Telegram: https://t.me/hashrateup

Finland is emerging as one of the most attractive Bitcoin mining destinations in the world — and in this episode, Jesse sits down with Daniel Jonsson (MGMT) to unpack why. They discuss how Finland’s unique energy mix of 41% nuclear baseload, fast-growing wind capacity, and strong hydro creates some of the most miner-friendly power dynamics in Europe. Daniel explains how flexible operations and grid balancing can outperform traditional 100% uptime mining, why older-gen ASICs suddenly make sense again, and how miners can benefit from zero or even negative power prices. The conversation explores Finland’s development pipeline, second-life hardware strategies, heat reuse with storage, the challenges of Iceland’s shifting policy landscape, and how Daniel is structuring a Luxembourg-based digital infrastructure fund aimed at capturing these emerging opportunities. Whether you’re scaling a site, evaluating European power markets, or studying the future of flexible mining, this episode offers a highly practical deep dive into the Nordic advantage. Hashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simple. Code: HASHRATEUP100 https://hashbranch.com SoloMining – Home & solo mining made easy. Code: HASHRATEUP https://solomining.de Altair Technology – Buy Bitcoin Mining Solutions. https://altair.technology Hardware sales, advisory, hosting & site brokerage. Telegram: https://t.me/hashrateup 🛠 Sponsored by📲 HASHRATEUP HARDWARE DEALS

Hashprice is down, Bitcoin is under $100k, and many miners are stressed. In this episode, Jesse talks with Tom Merkle from Hashbranch about how good operators survive these conditions — and why low hashprice can actually create better entry points. (At release, hashprice even sits at $36/PH/day — Nov 20, 2025.) Tom explains what Hashbranch really does for hosting sites: filling rack space, handling support tickets, coordinating deployments, and fixing the communication problems that often hurt both hosts and clients. They also walk through the “core four” of mining: planning your numbers, finding the right host, getting machines set up the right way, and keeping clean records. Tom shares a real example of redeploying 13,000 older S19s to a cheaper site to keep them profitable, and they finish with the new Hashbranch dashboard that gives miners clear visibility into costs, uptime, and machine status. 🛠 Sponsored by Hashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simple. Code: HASHRATEUP100 👉 https://hashbranch.com SoloMining.de – Home & solo mining made easy. Code: HASHRATEUP 👉 https://solomining.de Altair Technology – Buy Bitcoin Mining Solutions. 👉 https://altair.technology 📲 HASHRATEUP HARDWARE DEALS 💬 Telegram: https://t.me/hashrateup

In this HashrateUp Focus episode, Jesse wraps up the Proof of Prudence framework with the final three rules every miner needs to master: precision billing, affordable repairs, and choosing the right pool. You’ll learn how to avoid power overbilling, reduce downtime losses, and select a pool that actually fits your payout, data and monitoring needs. From overclocking flexibility to repair logistics and payout methods, this episode gives you a complete toolkit to protect your ASIC investment and operate like a professional. 🛠 Sponsored by Hashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simple. Code: HASHRATEUP100 → https://hashbranch.com SoloMining – Home & solo mining made easy. Code: HASHRATEUP → https://solomining.de Altair Technology – Buy Bitcoin Mining Solutions. → https://altair.technology 📲 HASHRATEUP HARDWARE DEALS 💬 Telegram: https://t.me/hashrateup

In this episode, Jesse sits down with Bob Burnett, founder and CEO of Barefoot Mining and co-host of The Bitcoin Boomers, to break down how “wild horse” off-grid mining sites stay profitable even at a brutal hashprice. Bob explains how Barefoot builds small-to-medium sites on hydro, anaerobic digestion and stranded natural gas, how they negotiate with oil producers, and why their fully-loaded cost to mine remains well below $50k per Bitcoin. They also cover uptime, gas processing, engine standardization and the operational practices that keep their sites resilient. On the hardware side, Jesse and Bob discuss ASIC total cost of ownership, warranty realities, and why uptime matters more than marginal efficiency. They touch on new players like Proto and Auradine, and explore the potential comeback of home mining and repurposed S9-style units. Bob Burnett on X: https://x.com/boomer_btc Barefoot Mining: https://www.barefootmining.com/ 🛠 Sponsored by Hashbranch – Code: HASHRATEUP100 SoloMining.de – Code: HASHRATEUP Altair Technology 📲 HASHRATEUP HARDWARE DEALS Telegram: https://t.me/hashrateup

In this HashrateUp Focus episode, Jesse continues the Proof of Prudence framework — a practical guide to smarter Bitcoin mining. This chapter focuses on hosting: how to avoid bad contracts, unreliable partners, and downtime that can drain your profits. Jesse explains how to compare cost and risk, secure your slot before buying, and ensure full transparency with your host. Whether you’re running one miner or a fleet, these insights will help you protect your investment and think like a professional. 🛠 Hashbranch — Hosting & hardware made simple. Code HASHRATEUP100 → hashbranch.com ⚙️ SoloMining.de — Home & solo mining made easy. Code HASHRATEUP → solomining.de 📲 HASHRATEUP HARDWARE DEALS 💬 Telegram: https://t.me/hashrateup

In this HashrateUp Focus episode, Jesse is joined by Eric & Steven Wilson from Wilson Mining to break down how professional operators survive low hashprice environments. They share the real tactics used inside mining sites when margins compress: ⚙️ Firmware optimization — underclocking, fan curves, and power tuning. 🏗 Operational efficiency — better airflow, filters, and container quality. 💰 Profit-share flexibility — how to align incentives during the bear. The Wilson brothers explain how hosting companies adapt to utility rate hikes, manage customer expectations, and keep operations lean until the next bull run. Whether you’re a miner, host, or investor, this episode reveals how to operate through pain and stay profitable when others panic. 🧠 Sponsors 🛠 Hashbranch — Hosting & hardware made simple. Code HASHRATEUP100 → hashbranch.com ⚙️ SoloMining.de — Home & solo mining made easy. Code HASHRATEUP → solomining.de 📲 HASHRATEUP HARDWARE DEALS 💬 Telegram: https://t.me/hashrateup