Plamenko is joined yet again by Matthias Debernardini of AnchorWatch. Filmed over the summer, Plamenko and Matthias discuss their time at Bitcoin conferences in 2023, how Ordinals and Lightning are the future of Bitcoin and transacting, and Matthias's journey as a software engineer navigating through the Bitcoin developer community.
Matthias Debernardini is a Rust software engineer who is currently working at AnchorWatch as a Platform Engineer. This is his second time on Stackin Sats.
NiceHash Live Open Hash Power Marketplace, BRC-20 & Ordinals | Marko Tarman | Stackin Sats #012
Episode 12
Friday, June 9, 2023 • Duration 53:36
Plamenko sits down to soak in the sun with Marko in Miami, FL. Marko shares NiceHash's open hash power marketplace, which connects miners and sellers of hash power with buyers of hash power in real-time. They discuss the features of NiceHash’s marketplace, Marko’s background into mining, and a little bit about Ordinals, the buzz surrounding BRC20 and Bitcoin transaction fees.
Marko Tarman is the Lead Mining Manager at NiceHash and has a wealth of knowledge and experience on Bitcoin and mining in general. His team at NiceHash delivers something greater than cloud mining, which enables the user to buy computing power for mining from other people. Marko and Plamenko first connected in Houston at Empower 2023, and they got a chance to record this episode in Miami last month during Bitcoin 2023.
(9:40) - Main Features of Open Hash Power Marketplace
(16:01) - Advantages of Buying & Selling Through NiceHash
Repairing and Troubleshooting ASICs | Juergen Nittner II | Stackin Sats #003
Episode 3
Friday, February 10, 2023 • Duration 01:26:29
Plamenko sits down with Juergen Nittner II to discuss the world of ASIC repairs. Juergen shares his knowledge on learning how to repair ASICs, troubleshooting and repairing ASIC boards, ASIC manufacturing standards and wears a homemade semiconductor chain while doing so.
Juergen has worked for ASIC repair shops and currently is a freelancing ASIC repairman. He has a knack for developing great solutions and openly shares his findings with the Bitcoin mining community.
Bitcoin Mining & How to Build a Community | Nathan England | Stackin Sats #002
Episode 2
Friday, February 3, 2023 • Duration 01:01:54
Plamenko is joined by Nathan England. They have a conversation on how to build a community, what it's like to be a part of the Bitcoin mining community, and how to help people in the digital world.
Nathan is the CCO of Merov Institute, a multi-currency marketplace that provides its' users with the confidence of transaction protection. He is an active member of the Bitcoin mining community, as well as the MTG and car collecting community.
Plamenko sits down with Matthias Debernardini to discuss his experience interacting with Bitcoin, self-worth and how to be influenced, and establishing provenance when using tech like Bitcoin.
Matthias is a freelancing Rust software engineer, and participates in the Fedimint Project. He recently took runner-up in Fedimint's Bitcoin Hackathon for his Fedimint Smol File System project.
Free Republic of Liberland: Decentralized Autonomous Government | Vít Jedlička | Stackin Sats #011
Episode 11
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 • Duration 26:01
Plamenko sits down for a special interview at Bitcoin 2023 in Miami with Vít Jedlička. Vít is the President of the Free Republic of Liberland, a sovereign state located between Croatia and Serbia. They discuss the history of Liberland, DAGs (Decentralized Autonomous Government), and how to become a citizen of Liberland.
Plamenko had only heard of Liberland a few days ago, in conversation with friends. How funny to be sitting days later and interviewing their president. To clear up the confusion, Liberland is not an island but instead a piece of land located on the west bank of the Danube River. The country's motto is: To live and let live.
Hobby Mining, Scaling, Hosting & Bitcoin Mining in Iowa | Steven & Eric Wilson | Stackin Sats #010
Episode 10
Friday, April 28, 2023 • Duration 01:16:57
Steven and Eric drove 5 hours to the 4Space Mining studio to record this episode with Plamenko. Talk about dedication! They share their introduction into Bitcoin, how they scaled from hobby mining to running a mining farm, the ins and outs of ASIC hosting, and why Iowa is advantageous for Bitcoin mining.
Steven and Eric Wilson are the co-founders of Wilson Mining, a mining operation that provides hosting, sells immersion tanks and ASICs. They are brothers who love all things related to Bitcoin and mining, and frequently blog and discuss Bitcoin on their website and social media pages.
History of Bitcoin, BSV & Satoshi’s Identity | Kurt Wuckert Jr. | Stackin Sats #009
Episode 9
Friday, April 21, 2023 • Duration 01:59:31
Plamenko is joined by Kurt at the 4Space Mining studio for an epic conversation. Kurt shares his journey into Bitcoin, the history of Bitcoin and how it has changed over time, fundamental and maximal beliefs of Bitcoin, the Blocksize War, BSV and Satoshi's true identity.
Kurt Wuckert Jr. is the CEO of GorillaPool, an author for CoinGeek, dubbed as the "Bitcoin Historian" by his followers and known for his controversial viewpoints on Bitcoin and the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto.
ASIC Miner Hosting, Bitcoin Mining & The Future of Proof of Work | Tom Merkle | Stackin Sats #008
Episode 8
Friday, April 14, 2023 • Duration 44:15
Plamenko closes up Empower 2023 with Tom in Houston, TX. Tom shares how he and his team are combating the many issues of ASIC hosting, the importance of being community-oriented as a Bitcoin miner, and what he thinks the future of Proof of Work will look like.
Tom Merkle is the Founder and CEO of Hashbranch. Hashbranch is a marketplace for verified goods and services in the Bitcoin mining industry. They focus primarily on finding quality hosting companies, and help connect them with customers who are looking to deploy ASICs. With the amount of headaches surrounding hosting, it's clear why Hashbranch is vital to a healthier mining community.
Operating a Bitcoin Mining Business, Bear & Bull Markets | Michael Dustaliyev | Stackin Sats #007
Episode 7
Friday, April 7, 2023 • Duration 01:19:27
Plamenko is joined by Michael in Houston, TX during Empower 2023 presented by Digital Wildcatters. Michael shares his background into Bitcoin mining, how to scale a mining operation successfully, the highs and lows of bull and bear markets, and the cyclical nature of self-improving.
Michael is the Co-Founder and VP of Sales at AsicXchange, a company that specializes in the sale of crypto mining equipment. AsicXchange has an outstanding reputation in the mining industry, having helped many businesses successfully scale their operations.
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