POD256 | Bitcoin Mining, Freedom Tech, and Awesome Tangents

POD256 | Bitcoin Mining, Freedom Tech, and Awesome Tangents



A Bitcoin podcast focused on mining, energy, and freedom tech. Recorded weekly at Bitcoin Park in Nashville, TN. Co-hosted by: @econoalchemist, @skot9000, @bitkite and @tylerkstevens

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89 Episodes

080. The Chilling Effect: Legal Risks in Privacy Software Development - E80

Keywords: Samourai Wallet, legal implications, plea bargain, conspiracy charges, Bitcoin, privacy software, chilling effects, sentencing, industry response, political implications, open source Summary: The conversation delves into the legal challenges faced by the developers of Samourai Wallet, focusing on the implications of their plea bargain,…

Keywords: Samourai Wallet, legal implications, plea bargain, conspiracy charges, Bitcoin, privacy…

01 August 2025 | 00:43:19


079. Hydrapool Testnet Launch Nears as Miners Prep - E79

Keywords: Bitcoin, mining, 256 Foundation, Hydrapool, custody, treasury, research, family travel, London, cultural experiences Summary: In this engaging conversation, the hosts discuss their recent family trip to London, sharing experiences from cultural attractions to food adventures. They transition into updates on the 256 Foundation and the…

Keywords: Bitcoin, mining, 256 Foundation, Hydrapool, custody, treasury, research, family travel,…

24 July 2025 | 00:43:41


078. Devs on Trial. Privacy on the Line - E78

Keywords Bitcoin, network, user experience, node technology, custody strategies, legal challenges, infrastructure, mining, privacy Summary The conversation delves into the current state of the Bitcoin network, discussing user experience challenges, innovations in node technology, custody strategies, and the legal landscape surrounding…

Keywords Bitcoin, network, user experience, node technology, custody strategies, legal challenges,…

18 July 2025 | 00:48:48


077. Battle of the Minehackers with Stephen DeLorme - E77

Keywords Bitcoin, ATL BitLab, Bitcoin mining, regulation, self-custody, community, innovation, hackathon, design, technology, Bitcoin mining, cooling solutions, open source, decentralization, hackathons, zeolite clay, hardware innovation, miner efficiency, UTXO, embedded systems Takeaways Stephen DeLorme is a product designer at Voltage and runs…

Keywords Bitcoin, ATL BitLab, Bitcoin mining, regulation, self-custody, community, innovation,…

14 July 2025 | 01:20:04


076. Keeping Open Source Channels Open - E76

Keywords Bitcoin, mining, 256 Foundation, open source, technology, community, ASIC, market dynamics, predictions, education Summary In this episode of Pod 256, the hosts discuss various aspects of the Bitcoin mining community, including updates on the 256 Foundation, experiences from a recent meetup in Belgrade, and innovations in mining…

Keywords Bitcoin, mining, 256 Foundation, open source, technology, community, ASIC, market dynamics,…

03 July 2025 | 00:52:49


075. Sourcing Chips and Building Bitaxes - E75

Keywords: Bitcoin, mining, technology, donor advised funds, health, community, hackathons, decentralization, open source, market trends Summary: In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to Bitcoin mining, including the impact of donor advised funds, recent developments in mining technology, health and wellness practices…

Keywords: Bitcoin, mining, technology, donor advised funds, health, community, hackathons,…

26 June 2025 | 00:52:08


074. Europe has no Air Conditioning - E74

Keywords London, travel, nicotine, Bitcoin, community, mining, Stratum V2, open source, efficiency, business models Takeaways Rod shares his experiences in London, highlighting cultural differences. Traveling with kids can be challenging, especially with daylight issues. Nicotine use and its effects are discussed in a personal context. The state…

Keywords London, travel, nicotine, Bitcoin, community, mining, Stratum V2, open source, efficiency,…

20 June 2025 | 00:50:45


073. The AI Panopticon and Las Vegas - E73

Keywords N8n, AI workflows, data privacy, Bitcoin mining, cryptocurrency, LLMs, dystopian futures, AI implications, blockchain technology, community in crypto Summary This conversation delves into the intersection of AI and cryptocurrency, particularly focusing on the use of N8n for AI workflows, the implications of AI on society, and the future…

Keywords N8n, AI workflows, data privacy, Bitcoin mining, cryptocurrency, LLMs, dystopian futures,…

06 June 2025 | 01:03:16


072. The Gift of Community in the FOSS Space - E72

Keywords Bitcoin, Samurai Wallet, legal updates, community support, Bitcoin mining, technology, hackathon, network state, innovation Summary The conversation covers a range of topics related to Bitcoin, including legal updates on the Samurai Wallet case, community engagement, reflections on Bitcoin culture, innovations in mining technology, and…

Keywords Bitcoin, Samurai Wallet, legal updates, community support, Bitcoin mining, technology,…

22 May 2025 | 00:53:17


071. Reviewing the First Ever Texas Energy and Mining Summit - E71

Keywords Bitcoin, Texas, OSMU, 256 Foundation, BTC++, open source mining, community trust, Bitcoin network, Telehash, transparency Summary In this engaging conversation, the hosts reflect on their recent experiences in Texas, discussing the significance of local history, the success of the BTC++ conference, and the dynamics within the OSMU and 256…

Keywords Bitcoin, Texas, OSMU, 256 Foundation, BTC++, open source mining, community trust, Bitcoin…

16 May 2025 | 00:55:12