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
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.
Plamenko and Jill meet up in Houston, TX for Empower 2023 presented by Digital Wildcatters. Jill talks about her experience brokering ASICs and mining hardware, the importance of conferences to the mining community and the immersive world of Telegram for business.
Jill Kliewer is the CEO and Founder of Not Your Basic ASIC, an ASIC brokerage that brings trust and transparency to the mining world. She is recognized by the mining community for her professionalism and relationship-building abilities.
Hierarchy of Disruptive Tech & Philosophy of Blockchain | Michael Kirsanov | Stackin Sats #005
Episode 5
Thursday, February 23, 2023 • Duration 01:28:20
Plamenko is joined by Michael Kirsanov. They discuss what Michael refers to as the hierarchy of disruptive technology and philosophy of blockchain, as well as what makes us human in the face of tech like AI.
Michael is a multi-faceted AR/Web3 software developer and architect, currently working as an Engineer for Privy Photos. He is active in the Twitter community and has had many crypto conversations with Tay Zonday aka the YouTuber who made Chocolate Rain.
Plamenko sits down with Austin Childress to discuss creating a spark through ASIC repair teaching, the education of ASIC repairing, , and important tools for ASIC repairs.
The industry famous Austin of ASIC Ninja is a traveling repairman and educator, who has taught many in the mining industry about ASIC repairs: from publicly traded mining companies to hobby miners.
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