Welcome to Hosting Bitcoin, a podcast where the world of Bitcoin mining gets personal, practical, and powerful.
Hosted by Beau Turner of Abundant Minds, this show is your backstage pass into the wild and rapidly evolving landscape of Bitcoin mining. Whether you're a curious beginner, a builder, or a miner scaling your operation, you’ll find real conversations, tactical insights, and visionary thinking to help you navigate and thrive in the Bitcoin energy revolution.
From behind-the-scenes breakdowns of hosting deals and infrastructure to deep dives on sovereignty, energy, and the future of money, we keep it raw, real, and rooted in freedom.
Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions.
We cover:
🔹 Andy’s path from Goldman Sachs to Bitcoin advocacy
🔹 How wealth management is evolving in a Bitcoin world
🔹 Why most financial pros still misunderstand Bitcoin
🔹 The psychological traps of ri…
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🔹 Ali's journey from film school to advertising to Bitcoin
🔹 Why post-production is the hidden backbone of storytelling
🔹 “Bitcoin fixes film” how sound money unlocks original creativity
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🔹 Trey’s path from banking to Bitcoin and why urgency matters
🔹 FIRE vs. “stacking sprint” — why four intense years can change your life
🔹 Common mistakes Bitcoiners make when planning thei…
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🔹 Why the EU’s 2025 Digital Euro rollout is a tipping point
🔹 The real difference between retail and wholesale CBDCs
🔹 How governments are quietly reinventing money’s plumbing
🔹 The hidden t…
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🔹 The hidden costs merchants face in a debt-driven economy
🔹 Why the medium of exchange is more important than most realize
🔹 How Bitcoin helps merchants store value over time
🔹 Overcoming prac…
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🔹 The gritty reality of flare gas, grid power, and mining tradeoffs
🔹 How Texas became the epicenter for energy innovation
🔹 What the Texas Flywheel is — and why it matters for the world
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🔹 Why financial success alone won’t fulfill you
🔹 How to build intentional wealth
🔹 The 3 levels of financial freedom
🔹 What keeps most people from living a wealthy life
🔹 How AI and ne…
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🔹 How meditation sparked Daniel’s Bitcoin journey
🔹 Why emotional freedom matters more than asset freedom
🔹 Bitcoin’s overlooked social benefits for refugees and dissidents
🔹 The myth o…
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🔹 Building a business anchored in Bitcoin
🔹 The role public markets play in Bitcoin
🔹 The tension between building for AI or Bitcoin
🔹 How to think clearly and advise startups in uncert…
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- How a natural wine business and Bitcoin complement low-time preference living
- Why Ben Justman built a Bitcoin-first winery in Colorado
- How Bitcoin gave him the mental framework to slow …
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🔹 Why it’s still incredibly early to get into Bitcoin mining — and why the next 100 years of mining are just beginning
🔹 Brad James’ journey from entrepreneurship and consulting to running mi…
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🔹 How Bitcoin mining supports climate action and renewable energy
🔹 Margot Paez’s journey from physics to Bitcoin sustainability research
🔹 Why Bitcoin is a tool for system change beyond polit…
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🔹 How taxes impact revenue and shape economic incentives
🔹 Why teaching the next generation about money and curiosity is crucial
🔹 How to make Bitcoin accessible to those without a tech…
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🔹 Colin Kruse’s origin story as a Bitcoin miner starting in 2012 with GPUs and early mining pools like Slush and HHTT
🔹 The wild west of early Bitcoin mining and how he found five blocks solo…
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🔹 Why Matteo built Orange Pill App after a disappointing Bitcoin meetup experience
🔹 How a dating app concept inspired the world’s first geolocated Bitcoin-only social network
🔹 The wild t…
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🔹 How Becca first dismissed Bitcoin, only to rediscover it through her husband’s involvement
🔹 Why she left a nursing career to educate others about Bitcoin’s impact
🔹 The role of inflatio…
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🔹 Bitcoin is not a hedge but a replacement for broken money—designed to solve inflation at its root
🔹 His background in Keynesian economics and traditional finance helped him deeply compa…
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🔹 Bitcoin mining is now an energy business—profit comes from managing energy, not just hashing
🔹 Medi built LinkCoin’s mining pool and “Load,” an energy platform optimizing flexible data …
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🔹 How Chad got introduced to Bitcoin mining
🔹 What it really takes to build the most amount of power
🔹 Why Bitcoin is like a pioneer species
🔹 The benefits of small, distributed mining …
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Neil’s bitcoin origin story
Being a Bitcoin educator
What it means to have a great brand
Working in the Bitcoin Mining space
Bitcoin crossing $100K
How Bitcoin changes your world view …