Everything Bitcoin Mining : The Sazmining Podcast

Welcome to Sazmining's Deep Dive into Solar Energy! Will speaks with Jeff Booth, author of The Price of Tomorrow. This episode covers inflation and deflation, what makes bitcoin so different compared to the traditional banking system, how does bitcoin mining effect society & energy consumption and how to discuss bitcoin mining's energy consumption in an effective way. THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS: Amerex- https://sazmining.com/amerex/ BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining  TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-1:00 - Introduction 1:05-10:45 - Jeff's fundamental beliefs about bitcoin mining & solar energy 10:45-16:54 - Energy's role in society 17:19-22:30 - Future Trends 22:30-26:28 - What makes Bitcoin so special compared to traditional banking? 26:28-30:48 - How do you look at Bitcoin's Energy Consumption? 30:48-32:31 - The Perfect Currency 32:31-35:53 - What impact does bitcoin mining have on society & the environment? 35:53-40:00 - Go-to explanations to counter mainstream media narrative? 40:20-16:54 - How are things likely to evolve in the next 5-10 years? 47:20-48:17 - Conclusion WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW: → Website: https://sazmining.com/podcast → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-crypto-mining-the-sazmining-podcast/id1533055103 → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rldZMBuf447UHaWyV1UtV?si=SqsAW1aESNiiSbHwWSL8oQ&dl_branch=1 → YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w  LISTEN TO OLD EPISODES: → Season One: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN7aFLZkPRd20fNJbflXxZK → Season Two: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN1gX3R1uKL2bqTI-uUzTd7  SUPPORT THE SHOW: → Have an idea for a guest? Email Us: Podcast@Sazmining.com FOLLOW US: → Twitter: https://twitter.com/sazmining → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sazmining-inc/ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w → Website: https://sazmining.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazmining/support

Welcome to Sazmining's Deep Dive into Solar Energy! Will speaks with Jeff Booth, author of The Price of Tomorrow. This episode covers inflation and deflation, what makes bitcoin so different compared to the traditional banking system, how does bitcoin mining effect society & energy consumption and how to discuss bitcoin mining's energy consumption in an effective way.    THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS:  Amerex- https://sazmining.com/amerex/ BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining  TIMESTAMPS:  0:00-1:00 - Introduction  1:05-10:45 - Jeff's fundamental beliefs about bitcoin mining & solar energy  10:45-16:54 - Energy's role in society  17:19-22:30 - Future Trends  22:30-26:28 - What makes Bitcoin so special compared to traditional banking?  26:28-30:48 - How do you look at Bitcoin's Energy Consumption?  30:48-32:31 - The Perfect Currency   32:31-35:53 - What impact does bitcoin mining have on society & the environment?  35:53-40:00 - Go-to explanations to counter mainstream media narrative?  40:20-16:54 - How are things likely to evolve in the next 5-10 years?  47:20-48:17 - Conclusion   WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW:  → Website: https://sazmining.com/podcast → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-crypto-mining-the-sazmining-podcast/id1533055103 → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rldZMBuf447UHaWyV1UtV?si=SqsAW1aESNiiSbHwWSL8oQ&dl_branch=1 → YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w  LISTEN TO OLD EPISODES:  → Season One: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN7aFLZkPRd20fNJbflXxZK → Season Two: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN1gX3R1uKL2bqTI-uUzTd7  SUPPORT THE SHOW:  → Have an idea for a guest? Email Us: Podcast@Sazmining.com  FOLLOW US:  → Twitter: https://twitter.com/sazmining → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sazmining-inc/ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w → Website: https://sazmining.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazmining/support

Today Will speaks with Sam Enkoa, a Creative problem-solver innovating solutions in Energy, Technology & Finance and the CEO and Founder of Greensparc.  This episode covers Distributed Computing, what crypto miners tend to overlook in the Energy Markets, the future of The Edge & resiliency and so much more. Listen to learn more!    THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS: Amerex- https://sazmining.com/amerex/ BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining  TIMESTAMPS:  0:00-0:48 - Introduction  0:49-5:08 - Sam’s Background   5:31-9:20 - Defining Energy Markets   9:21-12:53 - What do Cryptominers overlook when getting into Energy Markets?  12:52-17:25 - How can people become more informed on the Energy Sector?  17:26-20:57 -What is Distributed Computing?  20:58-24:41 - How do you see this technology evolving in relation to energy & blockchain?  24:42-30:11 - What upcoming use cases are you most excited for?  30:12-33:59 - What are the common educational gaps for your line of work?  34:00-35:13 - Where to find Sam Enoka & Greensparc   35:14-39:25 - How people overlook the complexities of the Energy Market  39:26-39:54 - Conclusion   WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW:  → Website: https://sazmining.com/podcast → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-crypto-mining-the-sazmining-podcast/id1533055103 → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rldZMBuf447UHaWyV1UtV?si=SqsAW1aESNiiSbHwWSL8oQ&dl_branch=1 → YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w  LISTEN TO OLD EPISODES:  → Season One: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN7aFLZkPRd20fNJbflXxZK → Season Two: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN1gX3R1uKL2bqTI-uUzTd7  SUPPORT THE SHOW:  → Have an idea for a guest? Email Us: Podcast@Sazmining.com   FOLLOW US:  → Twitter: https://twitter.com/sazmining → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sazmining-inc/ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w → Website: https://sazmining.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazmining/support

THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED IN EARLY 2021  Today Will speaks with  Ron Macdonald  , the CEO of Zinc8 Energy Solutions. With both technical and economic factors in mind, Zinc8 Energy Solutions strives to meet the growing need for the renewable energy revolution. The two explore exciting topics, Ron's storied career past, The importance of green initiatives by corporations, how Zinc is used for a cleaner future, and more!  Listen in now to learn more! THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS: Amerex- https://sazmining.com/amerex/ BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-0:40 - Introduction 0:41-4:23 - Ron's Journey and current endeavors at Zinc8 4:24-6:33 - Going from a Small Business to Government Work 6:34-15:30 - Ron's time in Government 15:31-21:13 - Ron's time in Forestry  21:14-32:55 - What Zinc8 is doing today 32:56-37:49 - Zinc8 next steps and scaling  37:50-44:20 - What other technology is in this space? 44:21-47:03 - How the world handles large scale obstacles  47:04-52:44 - Ron's Favorite Book 52:44-53:49 - Conclusion WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW: → Website: https://sazmining.com/podcast → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-crypto-mining-the-sazmining-podcast/id1533055103 → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rldZMBuf447UHaWyV1UtV?si=SqsAW1aESNiiSbHwWSL8oQ&dl_branch=1 → YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w LISTEN TO OLD EPISODES: → Season One: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN7aFLZkPRd20fNJbflXxZK → Season Two: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN1gX3R1uKL2bqTI-uUzTd7 SUPPORT THE SHOW: → Have an idea for a guest? Email Us: Podcast@Sazmining.com FOLLOW US: → Twitter: https://twitter.com/sazmining → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sazmining-inc/ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w → Website: https://sazmining.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazmining/support

Today Will speaks with Frank Holmes, the CEO of Hive Mining, a Blockchain Mining company that focuses on crypto mining and high-performance computing data centers. The two explore exciting topics, including insight on how environmental/governmental factors impact crypto miners, how to approach High Processing Computing and Proof of Stake as a Miner, and more! This conversation is especially unique because of Frank’s experience in the Gold industry and launching an ETF, as well as his deep knowledge of Finance. Listen in now to learn more!   THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS:  Amerex- https://sazmining.com/amerex/  BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining   TIMESTAMPS:  0:00-0:23 - Introduction  0:23-6:23 - How has the industry evolved and changed over time  6:24-15:02 - What is are the Impact of China’s Banning of Bitcoin Miners  15:03-16:19 - What are Some of the Best Places to Mine Bitcoin and Other Crypto?  16:20-26:32 - What to Understand Regarding the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governmental) Concerns Brought Up Surrounding Bitcoin Mining  26:33-33:00 - How and Why International Governments Affect Innovation Through Regulation. The Repeat of the 2018 Cycle  33:01-45:25 - What are the Most Exciting Trends Developing Over the Next 5-10 Years  45:26-51:30 - What Does the Future of Ethereum Look Like for Miners  51:31-54:50 - How Do You Approach High Processing Computing as a Business Model for Mining  54:51-58:42 - Conclusion   WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW:  → Website: https://sazmining.com/podcast  → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-crypto-mining-the-sazmining-podcast/id1533055103  → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rldZMBuf447UHaWyV1UtV?si=SqsAW1aESNiiSbHwWSL8oQ&dl_branch=1  → YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w   LISTEN TO OLD EPISODES:  → Season One: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN7aFLZkPRd20fNJbflXxZK  → Season Two: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN1gX3R1uKL2bqTI-uUzTd7   SUPPORT THE SHOW:  → Have an idea for a guest? Email Us: Podcast@Sazmining.com   FOLLOW US:  → Twitter: https://twitter.com/sazmining  → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sazmining-inc/  → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w  → Website: https://sazmining.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazmining/support

Today Will speaks with Lee Bratcher, President of the Texas Blockchain Council, an industry association that amalgamates the influence of their members to advocate for blockchain-centric public policy initiatives, educates members of government about the benefits of blockchain technology, and provides subject matter expertise on topics related to blockchain and distributed ledger technology. Starting with a discussion of legislation and economic incentives for bitcoin miners in Texas, Will and Lee dive into the environmental impact of bitcoin and how to frame the discussion. Listen to learn more about how bitcoin could actually help the US Dollar, how China's miner outlaw has effected the industry, and how bitcoin miners really affect the energy grid.  THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS:  Amerex- https://sazmining.com/amerex/  BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining  TIMESTAMPS:  0:00-0:24 - Intro 0:24-2:50 - Background on Lee & The Texas Blockchain Council  2:50-4:21 - How The Texas Blockchain Council works with Members & Public Policy  4:21-6:56 - How do you discuss Blockchain technology with Public Policy Makers?  6:56-7:45 - China's approach to Bitcoin Mining  7:45-9:43 - How Bitcoin Mining is affecting the energy grid in Texas  9:43-13:57 - How Bitcoin Mining promotes renewables and the global benefits  13:57-19:02- How to frame the environmental narrative in The Bitcoin Mining Industry  19:02-21:08 - The global political and economic implications of bitcoin and USD  21:08-25:40 - El Salvador’s Adoption of Bitcoin  25:40-29:13 - How does the mining industry evolve in the wake of China’s decision?  29:13-33:48 - What makes Texas stand out for bitcoin miners?  33:48-35:30- Lee’s favorite book  35:30-35:58- Conclusion  WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW:  → Website: https://sazmining.com/podcast  → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-crypto-mining-the-sazmining-podcast/id1533055103  → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rldZMBuf447UHaWyV1UtV?si=SqsAW1aESNiiSbHwWSL8oQ&dl_branch=1  → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w  LISTEN TO OLD EPISODES:  → Season One: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN7aFLZkPRd20fNJbflXxZK  → Season Two: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN1gX3R1uKL2bqTI-uUzTd7  SUPPORT THE SHOW:  → Have an idea for a guest? Email Us: Podcast@Sazmining.com  FOLLOW US:  → Twitter: https://twitter.com/sazmining  → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sazmining-inc/  → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w → Website: https://sazmining.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazmining/support

Today Will speaks with David Magid, the CEO of YSG Solar, an energy company that builds solar farms to generate electricity. The two dive deep into important factors regarding Solar Farms, including land, storage, and economics, but their conversation evolves into an intersection between Bitcoin Mining and Solar Power. Listen in to learn how stable power can make GPU’s last longer, how Bitcoin Mining can be used as an energy storage solution, and a detailed breakdown of the best path on using solar energy as a Bitcoin Miner! THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS: Amerex- https://sazmining.com/amerex/ BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-1:24 - Intro 1:25-2:58 - Background on David 2:59-5:21 - YSG’s Focus 5:29-7:49 - How Land, Energy, Storage are Calculated Taken Into Account for a Solar Farm 7:50-10:09 - How are the Economics of a Solar Farm Figured Out? 10:10-11:47 - Lifespan of Panels and Time for Return on investment 11:48-15:12 - What is the Lifespan of a Bitcoin Mining GPU?  15:13-17:21 - Can Expand the Lifespan of a Bitcoin Mining GPU with Stable Low Cost Power?  17:22-21:14 - Pricing Electricity, What Goes Into It, and Impacts on Bitcoin Mining 21:15-24:29 - Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Development 24:30-26:48 - How Will Policy and Regulation Affect Solar Industry 26:50-28:46 - Bitcoin Mining as a New Energy Storage Solution 28:47-32:20 - A Bit of History on Solar Farms and the Evolution of the Industry 32:21-35:54 - Favorite Book 35:55-45:15 - What’s the Best Path for a Bitcoin Miner Who Wants to Go Solar 45:16-48:35 - How Aware is the Renewable and Energy Production Industry of Bitcoin Mining 48:36-49:58 - Conclusion WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW: → Website: https://sazmining.com/podcast → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-crypto-mining-the-sazmining-podcast/id1533055103 → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rldZMBuf447UHaWyV1UtV?si=SqsAW1aESNiiSbHwWSL8oQ&dl_branch=1 → YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w LISTEN TO OLD EPISODES: → Season One: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN7aFLZkPRd20fNJbflXxZK → Season Two: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN1gX3R1uKL2bqTI-uUzTd7 SUPPORT THE SHOW: → Have an idea for a guest? Email Us: Podcast@Sazmining.com FOLLOW US: → Twitter: https://twitter.com/sazmining → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sazmining-inc/ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w → Website: https://sazmining.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazmining/support

On Today's episode we dive into Energy & Cryptocurrency, with Digital Shovel's Scot Johnson   Learn more:  https://www.sazmining.com/  Our Sponsor: https://sazmining.com/amerex/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazmining/support

On Today's episode we dive into Energy & Cryptocurrency, with Crusoe Energy's Chase Lochmiller.   Learn more:  https://www.sazmining.com/  Our Sponsor: https://sazmining.com/amerex/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazmining/support

On Today's episode we dive into Mining Pools with Binace's Jesse Phillips.    Learn more:  sazmining.com  Our Sponsor: Amerex Our Guest: Jesse Phillips is an entrepreneur, thought leader, and Blockchain expert primarily involved in the areas of enterprise level Blockchain hardware infrastructure, business development, large scale energy procurement and generation solutions. Jesse specializes, and advises in the design, implementation, scaling, and investment strategies associated with the commercial level data mining sector. As an environmentalist, he is most passionate about transitioning electrically demanding Blockchain infrastructure projects onto underutilized and curtailed renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazmining/support

Visit Sazmining.com to learn more. JP Baric is the founder and CEO of MiningStore (https://miningstore.com​), a well-established technology company that manufactures and hosts professional-quality cryptocurrency miners. JP became interested in cryptocurrency as a freshman in high school and by his junior year was mining on a large-scale. In 2015 he launched MiningStore and quickly built a reputation for manufacturing some of the highest-quality rigs on the market. Today, JP is one of the leading experts on cryptocurrency mining and is a frequent guest and contributor on industry-leading outlets. He regularly consults with Fortune 500 companies on high-value projects and has helped develop detailed plans for large-scale commercial mining facilities Our Sponsors: Amerex Energy (https://sazmining.com/amerex/) Amerex Energy is a division of BGC/Cantor Fitzgerald and includes our sister company Amerex Brokers, the largest wholesale OTC brokerage in the US, whose daily volume of power & NG transactions is significant enough to be a market maker – Hedge funds, banks, suppliers & FERC purchase our proprietary data on a daily basis, to ensure that their associated product offerings are in line with the market at any given time. We at Amerex Energy Services use the same data marks to provide unparalleled market transparency to our clients. The data allows AES the distinct advantage of being able to build a client specific supply price from the bottom up, and to consider all of the many product options that may be available. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazmining/support

Aleksandar Kuzmanovic  achieved great success in both the academic, and commercial world. He is a graduate of ETF Belgrade where he received both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. He later went on to complete his PhD at Rice University. He began his career in Serbia as a System Engineer at Algotech Srbija and later a Research Scientist at IMP-Telecommunications. He then travelled to California where he was a Visiting Researcher at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center and Advisor at Narus Inc. He was Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Nanjee Inc.. Today he is both a Professor of Computer Science at Northwestern University and Founder of bloXroute Labs, a Blockchain Distribution Network (BDN) that is solving the largest problems that blockchains face today.    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazmining/support

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Blockfills Director of Sales & Institutional Trading Neil van Huis , for a discussion of the Blockchain and Crypto trading industry, check out Neil’s episode on The Sazmining Podcast here.   Today’s guest is an alum of Lewis University where he received his Bachelor’s in Finance and Business Management. Previously, he was a Senior Quantitative Trader for Transmarket Group in Chicago, one of the world's most credible proprietary trading firms. He then went on to start his own boutique trading firm where he was again a Senior Quantitative Trader and Managing Partner. Today, he is a Co-Founder of K+H Crypto LLC, an institutional trading and investment firm focused on leveraging years of capital markets investment experience to generate both excess returns in trading as well as successful venture investments. Neil also more actively is a Partner and the Director of Sales & Institutional Trading at Blockfills, a global financial services, technology and trading firm in the digital asset space. Blockfills provides liquidity, technology and clearing of digital assets for professional and institutional clients. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazmining/support

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Luxor Tech CFO and Co-founder, Ethan Vera, for a broader discussion of Blockchain, Digital assets and crypto-mining industry, check out Ethan’s episode of The Sazmining Podcast here.   Today’s guest is an alum of Queen’s University where he received his Bachelor’s degree from the Smith School of Business. Prior to his current position, Ethan spent some time as a Portfolio Manager at Limestone Capital and in Investment Banking with Goldman Sachs. Today, he is CFO and Co-Founder of Luxor Technologies, which has built a range of solutions for scaling blockchain infrastructure, including a globally distributed mining pool, a hashrate network-switching engine, and a wide variety of blockchain software ranging from blockchain explorers to an ASIC management platform. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazmining/support

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Solid Block CMO and Partner, Yael Tamar, for a discussion of the Blockchain and Tokenization industry, check out Yael’s episode of The Sazmining Podcast here.   Yael Tamar is CMO and Partner at SolidBlock, a new fundraising vehicle, offering a compliant global platform for the issuance and trade of digital securities backed by real estate and other assets. Yael is a financial strategist, speaker, advisor, and mentor with over a decade of experience, as well as, a regional co-chair at the Foundation for International Blockchain and Real Estate Expertise. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazmining/support

In this week’s episode, we sat down with 2 C- level managers in Core Scientific - Chief Customer Success Officer,Russell Cann, and Senior Vice President, Blockchain Business Development, Taras Kulyk, for a broader discussion of AI Technologies, Blockchain and crypto-mining industry, check out Russell and Taras’s episode of The Sazmining Podcast here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazmining/support

In an interview recently with Sazmining’s William Szamosszegi, host of the Sazmining Podcast and CEO of Sazmining, William asked BitRiver Mining Chief Business Development Officer, Scott Hancock, about cryptocurrency mining and future technologies. Scott shared some compelling ideas about where he sees the future of crypto-mining.    To hear this directly from Scott, along with a broader exploration of the crypto-mining and hosting industry, check out Scott’s episode of The Sazmining Podcast here.   In this episode, you’ll hear Scott and William discuss:   Bit River’s hosting works Scott’s Mining and Hosting view  Outlooks on the future of the crypto mining industry AI Technologies  The future of the food service industry  Viewpoints on capital allocation into mining between now and the next halving.  Get to know more about Scott --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazmining/support

In this week’s episode, we sat down with LedgerX Operations Manager, Laura Vidiella del Blanco, for a discussion of LedgerX and crypto-mining industry, check out Laura’s episode of The Sazmining Podcast here. Our guest today graduated from Esade with her Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Administration and Management. She also attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she participated in the exchange program in Finance and Data Analytics. Laura went on to obtain her Masters of Science in Computer Information Systems from Boston University.  She started her career as an Ethical Information Analyst at Covalence EthicalQuote. She has taken part in International conferences such as Geneva on global, social and economic issues. She became a Broker at  STX Services B.V. - which is a Brokerage Firm located in Amsterdam, and has helped to build the start-up Armored Things. She was also a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Boston University, and a Consultant at ECSI Consulting. Now, she is working at LedgerX, a US regulated bitcoin options exchange dedicated to helping individual traders and institutions do more with bitcoin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazmining/support

In this week's episode of the Sazmining Podcast, we sat down with the founder of Girl Gone Crypto, Lea Thompson for a discussion on social media platforms and the world cryptocurrency. Her unique perspective as a content creator for both “ nerds and normies” helps her to see the future of mass adoption and how the crypto space will evolve in the future. In this episode, you’ll hear Lea and William discuss: How Lea started her journey in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry What mass adoption of blockchain and crypto could look like in the future Interesting upcoming crypto projects, ledgers, and platforms Advice for individuals wanting to get started with, and the future of content creation How to use social media platforms such as Twitter, Linkedin,Instagram, and TikTok to grow your business One of the biggest myths about blockchain The benefits of Bitcoin Our favorite Crypto conferences Book recommendations --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazmining/support

In an interview recently with Sazmining’s William Szamosszegi, host of the Sazmining Podcast and CEO of Sazmining, William asked TrustToken CEO, Rafael Cosman about stablecoins, DeFi and TrueFi. Rafael also shared some compelling ideas about where he sees the future of the DeFi and the stablecoin market. Rafael Cosman is the CEO & Co-founder of TrustToken, makers of the world’s 1st compliant, independently attested digital dollar TUSD and 4 other global fiat-backed stablecoins, now moving billions of dollars around the world each month. Prior to TrustToken, Rafael helped build StreetCode, a non-profit that teaches East Palo Alto youth technical skills, and worked at Google Brain, Palantir, and Kernel. Rafael graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science. In his free time, you’ll find Rafael reading or surfing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sazmining/support