Ep 43 Heating The World With Bitcoin

In this episode of the Build-a-Mine podcast, your hostTrevor Bello sits down with Gerald Glickman, a passionate bitcoiner and innovator in the bitcoin mining space. Gerald shares his unique journey of integrating bitcoin mining with home heating through his impressive pool heater project. Gerald delves into the technical and philosophical aspects of mining, the importance of community, and the potential for bitcoin to provide hope and financial freedom. Whether you're a seasoned miner or just curious about the intersection of bitcoin and everyday life, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration. Tune in to discover how Gerald is heating his pool while stacking sats and learn about the innovative future of bitcoin mining!

Website - https://www.geraldglickman.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldglickman/
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Email - hello@GeraldGlickman.com

(00:17 - 03:08) Introduction
(05:34 - 09:55) Discussion on the bitcoin community and its importance
(09:55 - 15:01) Gerald's early experiences
(15:01 - 19:05) Gerald's interest in bitcoin
(19:05 - 22:00) Discussion on bitcoin mining
(22:00 - 27:10) Gerald's mining setup and experiences
(27:10 - 30:35) Safety considerations in building the mining setup
(30:35 - 34:44) The need for education and certification in the mining space
(34:44 - 39:40) Future opportunities in heating and cooling with mining
(39:40 - 52:00) Gerald's pool heating project details
(52:00 - 57:04) Reflections on the mining journey
(57:04 - 1:00:01) Gerald's thoughts on building the project again
(1:00:01 - 1:04:32) The significance of hope in bitcoin
(1:04:32 - 1:09:17) Closing remarks and where to find Gerald

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