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HashrateUpAuthor: Jesse
HashrateUp is a podcast that delves into Bitcoin mining and exciting projects, utilizing hashrate production to unlock new potentials in the broader energy industry. From details about innovative mining operations to exciting applications powered by classic energy resources, well discuss the various ways the Bitcoin network is powered and its impact on the environment. Join us as we talk with industry experts, researchers, and thought leaders to understand how Bitcoin is shaping the future of power and investigate the energy challenges and opportunities Bitcoin and its ecosystem bring to the table. Whether you are an industry professional, thought leader, or new to the game, each episode will offer new perspectives as we interview experts in their fields to discuss mining trends, explore technical applications of Bitcoin Mining, and shine a light on financial aspects as well! Bitcoin doesnt use enough energy! Hit play and find out why! Language: en-us Genres: Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Why Oil Companies Are Quietly Mining Bitcoin w/ Stephen Barbour
Thursday, 2 April, 2026
🔗 Steve Barbour: X (Twitter): https://x.com/SGBarbourLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-barbour-3b6b3092/Upstream Data: https://upstreamdata.ca Steve Barbour, founder of Upstream Data, has been building off-grid Bitcoin mining infrastructure for oil and gas companies since 2017. In this episode, Jesse sits down with Steve to explore why oil companies are now self-mining Bitcoin, how the secondary ASIC market is finding a home in the oilfield, and what portable infrastructure really means for the future of mining. They dig into Steve's three-bear-market journey building Upstream Data, why he added VFDs and generator packages to straddle both the Bitcoin and oil field services markets, and what the AI pivot actually means for miners who stayed flexible. Steve also shares why he believes Bitcoin belongs at the edge — and why the big miners who built fixed grid facilities may have made a costly mistake. Whether you're an operator, an energy professional, or a serious Bitcoiner, this episode is packed with ground-level insight from someone who has been doing oilfield Bitcoin mining longer than almost anyone. 🛠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 Code: HASHRATEUP https://altairtech.io 📲 HashrateUp Hardware Deals Telegram: https://t.me/hashrateup 📩 HashrateUp Newsletter https://hashrateup.com/newsletter-sign-up/
