Ep 66 Pleb Mining: From Home To An Old Cheese Factory

In this episode of the Build-a-Mine podcast, host Trevor Bello welcomes Travis Bitckle, a dedicated bitcoin miner who shares his incredible journey from home mining to operating a small-scale mining operation in an old cheese factory. Travis recounts his initial experiments with bitcoin mining, starting with a simple S9 rig and gradually refining his setup with innovative solutions like the Loki rig to handle noise and heat. His adventure takes a transformative turn when he discovers an opportunity to repurpose a former cheese plant, equipped with an 800-amp service, to expand his mining operations. Travis candidly discusses the challenges he faced, including finding the right location with the necessary power infrastructure and convincing the building owner of the benefits of bitcoin mining heat reuse. This episode is a testament to Travis's perseverance, ingenuity, and commitment to advancing the bitcoin mining community.

Links:
X - @bitckle

(00:00 - 01:08) Introduction
(08:42 - 10:02) Travis Bitckle and his background.
(10:03 - 18:40) Travis's journey into bitcoin mining and initial home setups.
(18:41 - 24:27) Challenges and solutions in home mining and electrical considerations.
(24:28 - 32:02) Transition to the cheese factory for expanded mining operations.
(32:03 - 38:39) Technical setup and heat reuse strategies in the cheese factory.
(38:40 - 46:40) Community support and collaboration in the bitcoin mining space.
(46:41 - 54:05) Discussion on future innovations and the impact of mining on energy grids.
(54:06 - 01:02:00) Travis's views on bitcoin's role in personal and community empowerment.
(01:02:01 - 01:10:05) Closing thoughts, philosophical insights, and farewell.

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