050 Where Bitcoin Mining Goes Next w/ Nico Smid

<p>🎧 HASHRATE UP #50 – Where Bitcoin Mining Goes Next w/ Nico Smid</p> <p>For the 50th episode, Jesse is joined once again by <strong>Nico Smid, founder of Digital Mining Solutions</strong>. Nico runs one of the most-read mining newsletters in the industry and advises investors and operators on how to navigate the fast-changing world of Bitcoin mining.</p> <p>In this conversation, we dive into:</p> <ul> <li>Why hardware cycles matter and what the <strong>ProtoMiner launch</strong> tells us about the industry’s direction</li> <li>The hidden truth behind the “<strong>144 blocks per day</strong>” assumption and how pools calculate rewards</li> <li>Whether <strong>now is the right time to buy machines</strong> before the next halving</li> <li>Insights into <strong>Ethiopia’s mining scene</strong> and the opportunities and risks across <strong>South America</strong></li> <li>How efficiency, infrastructure, and ROI are shaping strategies for miners worldwide</li> </ul> <p>🔥 Sponsored by:<br /> Hashbranch – Hosting & hardware made simple. Code: <strong>HASHRATEUP100</strong><br /> SoloMining.de – Home & solo mining made easy. Code: <strong>HASHRATEUP</strong></p>