041 Why Good Hosting Is Way HARDER Than You Think w/ Brock Tompkins

<p><strong>EPISODE 41 — The Bitcoin Hosting Business Is Way Harder Than You Think</strong><br /> <strong>Guest: Brock Tompkins (CEO, Deep South Operating)</strong></p> <p>Brock Tompkins is the CEO of Deep South Operating (DSO), a U.S.-based hosting provider running 35 megawatts across two sites in Mississippi and Tennessee — including immersion setups and one of the most unique mining locations in North America: a decommissioned nuclear facility.</p> <p>In this episode, Brock opens up about the <strong>real challenges of operating hosting infrastructure at scale</strong>. We talk about:<br /> – Why DSO was born from a bad customer experience<br /> – What happens when clients abandon their ASICs<br /> – Why immersion didn’t work out as planned<br /> – How power prices and contracts define survival<br /> – The future of rev-share deals and post-halving margins<br /> – DSO’s next move: <strong>Bitaxe-style home miners built in the USA</strong></p> <p>This is a raw, honest, and deeply practical conversation for anyone serious about mining — whether you're running a few machines or managing megawatts.</p> <p>—</p> <p><strong>SPONSORS</strong></p> <p><strong>Hashbranch</strong> – Hosting and hardware made simple<br /> 💥 Use code <strong>HASHRATEUP100</strong> for $100 off every Buy & Host package<br /> 🔗 <a href="https://hashbranch.com">https://hashbranch.com</a></p> <p><strong>SoloMining</strong> – Quiet, powerful home-based mining made easy<br /> 💥 Use code <strong>HASHRATEUP</strong><br /> 🔗 <a href="https://solomining.de">https://solomining.de</a></p> <p><strong>Firefish</strong> – Bitcoin-backed loans made simple<br /> 💥 Use code <strong>HASHRATEUP</strong><br /> 🔗 <a href="https://firefish.io/?ref=HASHRATEUP">https://firefish.io/?ref=HASHRATEUP</a></p> <p>—</p> <p>🎙 <strong>Host:</strong> Jesse Pielke<br /> Cape Town-based energy consultant and mining strategist<br /> HashrateUp shares weekly conversations at the intersection of Bitcoin, mining, and energy.</p> <p>—</p> <p>🌐 More: <a href="https://hashrateup.com">hashrateup.com</a><br /> 🎧 YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram – @hashrateup</p>