Bitcoin is Unlocking New Energy Frontiers w/ Sam Benson (JWP90)

<p>Bitcoin can use energy anywhere, making it a unique tool for solving problems of scarcity and distribution. Sam Benson joins the show to explain how ocean thermal energy conversion works, why it hasn’t scaled yet, and how Bitcoin mining can stabilize energy grids around the world. We also discuss the challenges of building startups in the energy sector, how AI is driving demand for remote energy production, and why Bitcoin mining is coming everywhere sooner than people realize.</p> <p>Sam Benson is a Class 1 Marine Engineer and the cofounder and president of Ocean Bit, a renewable energy solution across the OTEC Zone.</p> <p>Website: <a href="https://www.oceanbitenergy.com/">https://www.oceanbitenergy.com/</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/samuel-benson-2b522b104">https://au.linkedin.com/in/samuel-benson-2b522b104</a></p> <p>X: <a href="https://x.com/samfromoceanbit">https://x.com/samfromoceanbit</a></p> <p>TIMESTAMPS:</p> <p>0:00 - Energy and Data Scarcity</p> <p>2:33 - How Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Works</p> <p>5:50 - The Challenges of Building a Startup</p> <p>10:59 - Why Bitcoin Can Use Energy Anywhere</p> <p>19:43 - Why Isn’t Ocean Thermal Widespread Yet?</p> <p>22:38 - The Future of Base-Load Power</p> <p>24:25 - How Bitcoin Mining Balances Energy Grids</p> <p>26:54 - How Bitcoin Creates New Incentives for Energy</p> <p>28:39 - AI and Remote Energy Production</p> <p>32:51 - What does Success Look Like for Ocean Bit?</p> <p>39:05 - Bitcoin Mining is Coming Everywhere</p> <p>43:54 - How to Connect with Sam</p> <p>New episodes 3x per week. Let's learn together.</p> <p>If you want to learn more or connect, visit my website: <a href="https://jakewoodhouse.io/">https://jakewoodhouse.io/</a></p>