We Study Billionaires - The Investors Podcast

In this episode, Daniel Batten discusses how Bitcoin is driving advancements in renewable energy, the decentralization of global hash rates and mining pools, and the rise of heat reuse technology.  Together with Preston, they explore innovations in mining, the potential of zinc recycling and methane capture, the intersection of AI and Bitcoin, and the growing energy demands of the industry. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - Innovations in the mining industry, including zinc recycling and methane landfill use 02:11 - How Bitcoin mining is decentralizing globally and why it matters 02:39 - The role of mining pool distribution in securing the network 03:03 - Why mining pools could pose a vulnerability in Bitcoin’s infrastructure 06:57 - How Bitcoin is disrupting the energy sector just like it disrupted finance 19:55 - The intersection of AI and Bitcoin and what it means for the future 24:43 - Why increasing energy demand for Bitcoin mining isn't necessarily a bad thing 34:05 - The future of