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How much of the mining market does BlackRock own, and why did Argentinian President Javier Milei endorse a memecoin?You're listening to The Mining Pod. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 8,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWant to mine Bitcoin? Check out the Blockspace Media store today!Welcome back to The Mining Pod! For this week's news round, the boys are back, and they came with receipts on the billions of dollars institutions have invested in public bitcoin miners. Plus, BitFuFu is expanding its presence in the United States with a $20.4 million deal for an Oklahoma bitcoin mine, and Core Scientific could be altering its AI/HPC strategy with an acquisition of its own. The Texas Blockchain Council also has a report for us on just how many jobs bitcoin mining has created in the U.S.A. And for this week's cry corner, why Argentina's President Javier Milei is staring down the barrel of impeachment after his involvement with a memecoin rugpull. Notes:Hash price at $55/TH/dayExpected -2.47% difficulty adjustmentBlackRock, Vanguard own ~$4B worth of bitcoin minersBitFuFu is buying a 51 MW OK mine for $20.4MTexas mining: $4.23B economic impactCore Scientific: $400M Alabama investmentTimestamps:00:00 Start01:30 Difficulty report05:18 Institutions own 40% of mining stocks11:34 BitFuFu19:55 Bitcoin Mining Adds 31k Jobs to US26:10 Core buying an AI data center?32:46 Cry Corner: Got them LIBRA blues
You're listening to The Mining Pod. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 8,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Want to mine Bitcoin? Check out the Blockspace Media store today! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! For this week's news round, the boys are back, and they came with receipts on the billions of dollars institutions have invested in public bitcoin miners. Plus, BitFuFu is expanding its presence in the United States with a $20.4 million deal for an Oklahoma bitcoin mine, and Core Scientific could be altering its AI/HPC strategy with an acquisition of its own. The Texas Blockchain Council also has a report for us on just how many jobs bitcoin mining has created in the U.S.A. And for this week's cry corner, why Argentina's President Javier Milei is staring down the barrel of impeachment after his involvement with a memecoin rugpull. Notes: Hash price at $55/TH/day Expected -2.47% difficulty adjustment BlackRock, Vanguard own ~$4B worth of bitcoin miners BitFuFu is buying a 51 MW OK mine for $20.4M Texas mining: $4.23B economic impact Core Scientific: $400M Alabama investment Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:30 Difficulty report 05:18 Institutions own 40% of mining stocks 11:34 BitFuFu 19:55 Bitcoin Mining Adds 31k Jobs to US 26:10 Core buying an AI data center? 32:46 Cry Corner: Got them LIBRA blues
For episode 478, Head of Public Policy Brian Morgenstern joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Riot Platforms and the probability of the U.S. Treasury adopting a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Brian Morgenstern is the head of public policy for Riot Platforms, one of the world's largest publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies. He is also on the boards of the Bitcoin Voter Project, Bitcoin Voter PAC, and the Texas Blockchain Council, as well as the executive committee of The Digital Chamber. He previously served as White House deputy press secretary, deputy communications director, and special assistant to President Donald J. Trump. Prior to joining The White House, Brian was deputy assistant secretary of the U.S. Treasury Department and chief speechwriter to the Secretary. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:37 | Who is Brian Morgenstern? 7:17 | Crypto Lobbying 11:51 | Crypto in Politics 15:02 | Trump Administration and Crypto 20:39 | U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve 27:19 | Bitcoin and the U.S. Dollar 31:59 | Riot Platforms and future plans 34:24 | Energy for Bitcoin Mining 38:19 | Riot Platforms website and social media 38:58 | Peer-2-Peer Policy Pod
Three crypto industry groups — the DeFi Education Fund, the Blockchain Association, and the Texas Blockchain Council — are suing the Internal Revenue Service to block new regulations that require decentralized finance (DeFi) entities to report customer information. The IRS has been finalizing crypto tax regulations as part of the Biden Administration's Infrastructure Investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
David and Zach discuss blockchain, cryptocurrency, and more with Founder and President of the Texas Blockchain Council, Lee Bratcher and Riot Platform's Head of Public Policy, Brian Morgenstern.
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Lee Bratcher is a Board Member and President of the Texas Blockchain Council, an industry association that exists to advocate for blockchain centric public policy initiatives, educate members of government about the benefits of bitcoin, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. https://texasblockchaincouncil.org/
Summary In this episode, we sit down with Lee Bratcher, founder and President of the Texas Blockchain Council (TBC). Lee shares his journey into blockchain and discusses the critical role of digital property rights. He highlights TBC's legislative achievements, such as bills on blockchain working groups and commercial code changes, and emphasizes the need for regulatory clarity and innovation within Texas. We explore the complexities of decentralized digital identity and the importance of compromise in legislative solutions. The conversation spans various blockchain topics, including Block's collaboration with the government on digital identity, the business potential of Block's sub-entity TBD, and the upcoming North American Blockchain Summit. Lee outlines the legislative agenda for the 89th session, featuring bills on unclaimed property, Bitcoin mining, and blockchain land administration. We also delve into the challenges of crypto taxes and the need for better IRS guidance. Finally, the episode recaps the ATX DAO bill journey and underscores the importance of grassroots advocacy. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Importance of In-Person Conversation 02:16 Lee Bratcher's Background and Journey into Blockchain 08:35 Legislative Goals and Tracking Federal Developments 10:59 Challenges and Successes in Passing Blockchain Bills 22:51 Long-Term Goals and Challenges in Improving Government Operations 27:11 Collaboration between Block and the Government 30:02 Upcoming Events: North American Blockchain Summit and Legislative Session 31:01 Legislative Agenda: Unclaimed Property, Bitcoin Mining, and Blockchain Land Administration 36:54 Challenges of Crypto Taxes and the Need for Guidance 42:30 The Epic Story of the ATX DAO TBC 51:02 How to Support the Legislative Efforts Connect with Lee Bracher and the Texas Blockchain Council: X (Twitter): @lee_bratcher | @TXblockchain_ LinkedIn: Lee Bratcher | Texas Blockchain Council TikTok: @texasblockchaincouncil Instagram: @txblockchain_/ TBC Website: https://texasblockchaincouncil.org North American Blockchain Summit: https://www.northamericanblockchainsummit.com This episode was hosted by DAO members Mason and Megan, to learn more about ATX DAO: Check out the ATX DAO website Follow @ATXDAO on X (Twitter) Subscribe to our newsletter Connect with us on LinkedIn Join the community in the ATX DAO Discord Connect with us on X (Twitter): Mason: @512mace Megan: @MegNogATX Ash: @ashinthewild Luke: @Luke152 Nick: @nickcasares Willy: @willyogo Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network. Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web 3. Tools & Resources We Love Podcast Recording & Editing - Riverside FM: We use Riverside FM to record and edit our episodes. If you're interested in getting into podcasting or just recording remote videos, be sure to check them out! Keywords Lee Bratcher, Texas Blockchain Council, TBC, blockchain, property rights, digital property rights, legislation, regulators, digital identity, compromise, blockchain technology, digital assets, collaboration, government, digital identity, business model, North American Blockchain Summit, endorsements, election, legislative agenda, unclaimed property, Bitcoin mining, blockchain land administration, crypto taxes, IRS, ATX DAO bill, grassroots advocacy
Steve Kinard, President of the AI Innovation Association, discusses Bitcoin mining and the environmental implications that turned him into an advocate with the Texas Blockchain Council. He also emphasizes the inevitability of AI's disruptive impact across industries, and advocates for prioritizing open source collaboration as the cornerstone of technological innovation. Key Takeaways: How Texas is positioning itself as a leader in AI innovation, fostering grid innovation and digital property rights Ways that AI is impacting the energy sector; Bitcoin mining and its environmental implications Why first principles on open source technology is critical to the AI Innovation Association and the AI sector in general Guest Bio: Steve Kinard is the President of AI Innovation Association. Previously, he served as the Director of Policy and Director of Bitcoin Mining at the Texas Blockchain Council, an industry association dedicated to making Texas a leader in Bitcoin innovation. He was instrumental in developing innovative programing and workforce development partnerships with universities while growing corporate membership in an emerging industry. He was actively involved in legislative advocacy regarding technology policy, and in opposing onerous regulation and federal government overreach. Prior to that, he was an entrepreneur in the oil and gas industry, and worked in energy banking. Steve holds a BA in International Studies from Texas A&M University, an MBA from George Washington University. He lives in Richardson, Texas. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte
Lee Bratcher, President of the Texas Blockchain Council, explains why Texas is the bitcoin mining capitol of the world and the industry's plan to use off-grid natural gas to power bitcoin mining (gas that would otherwise be flared into the atmosphere, representing lost revenue for natural gas producers). Bratcher describes bitcoin as de-centralized, censorship resistant, and the opposite of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). He explains the plan for bitcoin miners to help balance demands on the Texas grid. Texas is the only state with its own grid.
Everything is Bigger in Texas. Especially blockchain technology and Bitcoin mining operations. Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) speaks to Lee Bratcher (Founder & President, Texas Blockchain Council), who is one of the pivotal figures making Texas a leader in Bitcoin, blockchain and digital asset innovation. Lee shares how he and the TBC are shaping Texas as a front-runner in blockchain policy and they both delve into the intricacies of blockchain technology including its governance, potential for solving societal problems and implications for property rights. Lee highlights the energy economics of bitcoin mining in Texas and the pivotal shifts he has seen in digital asset regulation, with the advent of Bitcoin Spot ETFs. This episode also breaks down the policy initiatives and legal battles the TBC has had with the U.S. Department of Energy over their emergency energy survey and data collection, as well as TBC's recent amicus brief submission supporting Coinbase against the SEC. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Lee's background and how he went from Army reserves to getting into cryptocurrency 4 | The concept of digital property rights and identification and its significance in society 6 | Texas Blockchain Council's impact on changing the narrative around blockchain in Texas and suing the Federal Government 10 | Texas becomes a mining epicenter due to China's blockage 14 | Filing an amicus brief to support Coinbase against the SEC 20 | DeFi Education Fund files preemptive lawsuit against the SEC 22 | The North American Blockchain Summit aims to bring policymakers and regulators together with industry executives 26 | Lee reflects on his interview with Balaji Srinivasan and how the share many profound perspectives 29 | Discussions on criminal activity in crypto and impact of Bitcoin spot ETFS Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: TBC: Making Texas a Leader in Bitcoin, Blockchain & Digital Asset Innovation Video: What We Do at the Texas Blockchain Council w/Lee Bratcher Blog: US energy officials agree to ‘destroy' all data from crypto mining survey Policy: Texas Blockchain Council Policy Initiatives Whitepaper: Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System by Satoshi Nakamoto Book: The Mystery of Capital: Why Capitalism Triumphs in the West and Fails Everywhere Else by Hernando De Soto Video Podcast: Crypto & AI are Redefining US Federal System | Balaji Srinivasan and Lee Bratcher on Shifting Dynamics of US Power Blog: Bitcoin Fog Case Confirms Chainalysis Analytics is Reliable and Admissible in Court Blog: Chainalysis Links NYC Summaries | Day 1 | Day 2 YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Tik Tok: Building trust in #blockchains among people, businesses, and governments. Telegram: Chainalysis on Telegram Speakers on today's episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) Lee Bratcher (Founder & President, Texas Blockchain Council) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.
NCLA settled with DOE and the Energy Information Administration to formally end an attempt to force cryptocurrency mining companies including members of the Texas Blockchain Council to hand over sensitive information about their operations through a mandatory Cryptocurrency Mining Facilities Survey. NCLA alleged that the Office of Management and Budget had given EIA emergency permission to collect this data despite EIA's failure to demonstrate that short cutting the statutory process would prevent public harm, as federal law requires. Vec and NCLA Litigation Counsel Kara Rollins discuss this shape shifter crypto case and celebrate NCLA's victory in defense of privacy rights and the rule of law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NCLA settled with DOE and the Energy Information Administration to formally end an attempt to force cryptocurrency mining companies including members of the Texas Blockchain Council to hand over sensitive information about their operations through a mandatory Cryptocurrency Mining Facilities Survey. NCLA alleged that the Office of Management and Budget had given EIA emergency permission to collect this data despite EIA's failure to demonstrate that short cutting the statutory process would prevent public harm, as federal law requires. Vec and NCLA Litigation Counsel Kara Rollins discuss this shape shifter crypto case and celebrate NCLA's victory in defense of privacy rights and the rule of law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NCLA has settled with DOE and EIA to formally end an attempt to force cryptocurrency mining companies to hand over sensitive information about their operations through a mandatory Cryptocurrency Mining Facilities Survey. NCLA alleged that OMB had given EIA emergency permission to collect this data despite EIA's failure to demonstrate that short-cutting the statutory process would prevent public harm, as federal law requires. Mark and Vec discuss Texas Blockchain Council v. Dept. of Energy and celebrate this victory in defense of privacy rights and the rule of law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lee Bratcher is the President of the Texas Blockchain Council. We discuss:- Texas Blockchain Council's mission and initiatives - Lawsuit against the EIA to pushback on the emergency survey against Bitcoin miners - Bitcoin mining in Texas and across the US -Will Texas hold Bitcoin in its treasury? - Bitcoin Spot ETFs - US Crypto Regulationshttps://texasblockchaincouncil.org/
Brian Morgenstern of Riot Platforms and Lee Bratcher of the Texas Blockchain Council join the show to discuss the EIA's government overreach targeting Bitcoin miners.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America's Bitcoin miner!"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC and distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Damien Somerset.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brian Morgenstern of Riot Platforms and Lee Bratcher of the Texas Blockchain Council join the show to discuss the latest in Washington DC overreach, with Elizabeth Warren asking the Department of Energy's EIA to locate and document Bitcoin mining operations in the US. Please subscribe to our newsletter: https://blockspace.media/ Questions or want to sponsor? william@blockspace.media
Brian Morgenstern, Head of Public Policy of Riot Platforms joins me to talk about the latest attack on Bitcoin miners: Is Bitcoin mining a partisan issue? The EIA “Survey” Falsehoods on grid stability and emissions False Emergency What to do about it Links: X: @MorgensternNJ Thread https://twitter.com/MorgensternNJ/status/1754634147232977246 X: @TXblockchain_ Sen. Lummis declares the survey to be ‘absurd' Joint statement by the Chamber of Digital Commerce & Texas Blockchain Council opposing the survey: Industry Statement on EIA's Emergency Survey - Chamber of Digital Commerce (digitalchamber.org) Sponsors: Swan.com (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Mempool.space Stephan Livera links: Follow me on X: @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Subscribe to Substack Timestamps/Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Background 02:26 - Is Bitcoin Support Partisan? 06:35 - The EIA Request for Information on Bitcoin Mining 13:18 - Motivations and Political Divide 18:42 - "Emergency" Collection of Data 20:14 - Swan.com 21:26 - Mempool.space 22:35 - Coinkite.com 23:52 - Competitive Information and Disclosure 31:50 - Potential Misinterpretation and Attacks 39:04 - Pushing Back and Taking Action 41:24 - The Importance of Speaking Up 42:16 - Closing Thoughts
On this episode Sam sits down with President of the Texas Blockchain Council Lee Bratcher to discuss the EIA's mandatory survey on miners, Bitcoin emerging as a political talking point, and how Bitcoin mining is impacting the electrical grid in Texas.Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with Lee: https://twitter.com/lee_bratcherTimestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro00:01:35 Introducing “Lee Bratcher”00:02:37 “Texas Blockchain Council”00:04:04 Politicians Understanding Bitcoin00:06:25 Making Texas a Safe-Haven for Bitcoin00:10:10 How Bitcoin Can Help maintain Grid Stability with “ERCOT”00:12:58 “ERCOT” Members Understanding Bitcoin00:14:55 Does Hash-Rate Stoppages to Maintain “ERCOT's” Grid Concern You?00:18:10 Curtailment and Energy Usage00:19:40 EIA Emergency Mandatory Survey for Bitcoin Miners00:24:20 Key-Findings on How Various Demographics Feel About Bitcoin00:26:44 How to Speak to a Politician about Bitcoin00:30:16 How Bitcoin Adoption is Growing Among Various Nations00:33:25 Debating the “Bitcoin Is Only Used by Criminals” Narrative00:37:48 Combating False Narratives about Bitcoin00:40:12 Future Outlook for the “Texas Blockchain Council”00:43:19 How to Connect with Lee00:44:10 “Swan Signal Live” OutroConnect with Swan Bitcoin: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Swan_Bitcoin Twitter: https://twitter.com/Swan Instagram: https://instagram.com/SwanBitcoin Telegram: https://t.me/swanbitcoin LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/swanbitcoinSwan Bitcoin does not provide any investment, financial, tax, legal or other professional advice. We recommend that you consult with financial and tax advisors to understand the risks and consequences of buying, selling and holding Bitcoin. Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Start your Bitcoin journey today, and your first $10 purchase is on us https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Download the all-new Swan Bitcoin App https://www.swanbitcoin.com/app/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Get your ticket for the Pacific Bitcoin Festival 2023 before prices increase! https://www.pacificbitcoin.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Secure your bright orange future with the Swan IRA today! Real Bitcoin, no taxes https://www.swanbitcoin.com/bitcoin-ira/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description For high-net-worth individuals and corporations seeking to build generational wealth with Bitcoin, Swan Private is your guide https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Want to learn more about Bitcoin? Check out the Bitcoin Canon a curated list of the best Bitcoin resources from your favorite experts https://swanbitcoin.com/cannon/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Get paid to recruit new Bitcoiners by joining Swan Force https://www.swanbitcoin.com/enlist/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description
Lee Bratcher is the President of the Texas Blockchain Council. In this interview, we discuss Bitcoin mining in Texas, the North American Blockchain Summit 2023 and the regulatory challenges miners face. We also talk about the potential impact of politicians embracing Bitcoin, the importance of mainstream media presence at the upcoming conference, and efforts to attract professionals to Bitcoin events. - - - - This podcast was made before the start of the Texas Bitcoin Summit in Fort Worth, which started yesterday and runs through until Friday. The summit is expected to be the biggest one yet, with over a thousand attendees and a focus on mining. And this year the Texas Blockchain Council has excelled at attracting some major political figures, including RFK, Vivek Ramaswamy, Ted Cruz, Cynthia Lummis, Andrew Yang and Warren Davidson. Texas seems to understand Bitcoin better than other states, which is attributable in part to the independent thinking and educational efforts in the state. The Texas Bitcoin mining industry is a catalyst for Bitcoin mining across the world, leading the way in developing use cases such as demand response grid balancing services and the incentivisation for the build-out of renewable energy. However, the path to wider acceptance of mining in Texas has not been foregone, and the future is still uncertain. The challenges the industry has faced have been significant. For example, Senate Bill 1751 in Texas sought to ban miners from the very same ancillary services that have benefitted ERCOT's grid balancing objectives. These efforts have been pushed by traditional legacy industries in Texas aided by their strategy of regulatory capture. Traditional industries such as steel mills and petrochemical refineries have been frustrated by Bitcoin miners bidding down the price for demand response services (which in turn has benefits consumers). The bill passed unanimously in the Senate. The fact the bill was ultimately killed in the House was thanks in large part to the efforts of the Texas Blockchain Council under Lee Bratcher's presidency. The issue highlights the problem of getting a political consensus on Bitcoin. Elizabeth Warren, for one, makes it difficult for Democrats to openly support Bitcoin. However, a few Democrats are showing a more practical and nuanced understanding. And, being anti-Bitcoin will become a risky position to take in the future due to generational-led shifts in opinions. Until then, it's up to bodies like the Texas Blockchain Council to continue to fight for Bitcoin. - Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/ensuring-bitcoin-wins This episode's sponsors: Iris Energy - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is here Ledger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware wallet Wasabi Wallet - Privacy by default Unchained - Secure your bitcoin with confidence OrangePillApp - Stack Friends Who Stack Sats
“42% of people under the age of 29 own digital assets in Texas and the US is probably similar…10 years from now every presidential candidate will have a platform and in all likelihood it's got to be pro.”— Lee BratcherLee Bratcher is the President of the Texas Blockchain Council. In this interview, we discuss Bitcoin mining in Texas, the North American Blockchain Summit 2023 and the regulatory challenges miners face. We also talk about the potential impact of politicians embracing Bitcoin, the importance of mainstream media presence at the upcoming conference, and efforts to attract professionals to Bitcoin events. - - - - This podcast was made before the start of the Texas Bitcoin Summit in Fort Worth, which started yesterday and runs through until Friday. The summit is expected to be the biggest one yet, with over a thousand attendees and a focus on mining. And this year the Texas Blockchain Council has excelled at attracting some major political figures, including RFK, Vivek Ramaswamy, Ted Cruz, Cynthia Lummis, Andrew Yang and Warren Davidson. Texas seems to understand Bitcoin better than other states, which is attributable in part to the independent thinking and educational efforts in the state. The Texas Bitcoin mining industry is a catalyst for Bitcoin mining across the world, leading the way in developing use cases such as demand response grid balancing services and the incentivisation for the build-out of renewable energy.However, the path to wider acceptance of mining in Texas has not been foregone, and the future is still uncertain. The challenges the industry has faced have been significant. For example, Senate Bill 1751 in Texas sought to ban miners from the very same ancillary services that have benefitted ERCOT's grid balancing objectives. These efforts have been pushed by traditional legacy industries in Texas aided by their strategy of regulatory capture. Traditional industries such as steel mills and petrochemical refineries have been frustrated by Bitcoin miners bidding down the price for demand response services (which in turn has benefits consumers). The bill passed unanimously in the Senate. The fact the bill was ultimately killed in the House was thanks in large part to the efforts of the Texas Blockchain Council under Lee Bratcher's presidency. The issue highlights the problem of getting a political consensus on Bitcoin. Elizabeth Warren, for one, makes it difficult for Democrats to openly support Bitcoin. However, a few Democrats are showing a more practical and nuanced understanding. And, being anti-Bitcoin will become a risky position to take in the future due to generational-led shifts in opinions. Until then, it's up to bodies like the Texas Blockchain Council to continue to fight for Bitcoin.- - - - This episode's sponsors:Iris Energy - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is hereLedger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware walletWasabi Wallet - Privacy by defaultUnchained - Secure your bitcoin with confidenceOrange Pill App - Stack friends who stack sats-----WBD736 - Show Notes-----If you enjoy The What Bitcoin Did Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following:Become a Patron and get access to shows early or help contributeMake a tip:Bitcoin: 3FiC6w7eb3dkcaNHMAnj39ANTAkv8Ufi2SQR Codes: BitcoinIf you do send a tip then please email me so that I can say thank youSubscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | YouTube | Deezer | TuneIn | RSS FeedLeave a review on iTunesShare the show and episodes with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on my websiteFollow me on Twitter Personal | Twitter Podcast | Instagram | Medium | YouTubeIf you are interested in sponsoring the show, you can read more about that here or please feel free to drop me an email to discuss options.
In Episode 14, BlockTime host, Pierre Rochard, sits down with Korok Ray, a distinguished Professor from Texas A&M University. From an initial fascination with economics to a deep dive into performance targets, Korok reveals the significance of grassroots involvement in Bitcoin discussions and the potential of this technology to shape the future.The episode dives into Korok's experience during the 2007/2008 financial crisis when he served on the Council of Economic Advisors under George W. Bush. Providing an insider's perspective, Korok takes us behind the scenes of the financial and political upheaval of that period. He passionately explains the intricacies of central banking, the challenges of macroeconomics, and hypothesizes on a world where Bitcoin exists without an elastic money supply.As we round off our enlightening conversation, Korok and Pierre explore the prospect of Bitcoin adoption at Texas A&M University and the creation of a financial system void of a central bank. They discuss the role of the Texas Blockchain Council in propelling the industry forward and the need for further research and talent. Follow Blocktime on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlocktimebyRiotFollow Blocktime on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RiotPlatforms/podcasts
Sending money to just anywhere in the world is a simple process but carries a lot of restrictions and limitations. The advent of Bitcoin and its lightning network bypasses those limitations in terms of transferring value with finality in the same acceptable level as being handed a 20-dollar bill where nobody can question that you have that amount of value. Join us in this episode of the Purpose-Driven Wealth podcast as Mo Bina interviews Christopher Calicott of Trammell Venture partners, the VC industry's first Bitcoin-native fund. Learn more about why institutions and large players from Wall Street are very interested in accumulating Bitcoin, as well as taking part in developing use cases aside from existing systems and utilities. Here's what you will expect in this episode: Christopher's background and early exposure to Bitcoin How TVP started, and why the focus on Bitcoin Crypto Ventures vs Bitcoin startup investing Manipulating bitcoin is a near impossibility. Smart Contracts and utility of Lightning Network Adoption and use as micro payment system. The different variables of growth The inevitability of step function in price level Wall Street and large players getting involved. Hurdles for bitcoin to become a new monetary order. About Christopher Calicott: Christopher is the career technologist who knows a few things about the internet, Web2, and bitcoin. Having been there from the start (i.e. before Google was a thing), it's no surprise that his core strength lies in tech strategy and market analysis. A native Texan, Mr. Christopher speaks three (yes, three) languages. After an MBA in Madrid, he moved back to Texas to build TVP with an old buddy. The rest is history. Since then, he's moved the needle on policy by sitting on the Texas Blockchain Council's board of directors, where he championed Texas HB4474 which was signed into law by the Texas governor. Not bad Before the world knew the power of decentralization, Christopher witnessed digital currencies fail. But then, an old friend introduced him to Bitcoin. He even recalls extravagant celebrations over wine as its price hit $30 and $100 (gulp). While many scoffed at the prospect, he encouraged macroeconomics professors to take note. As he watched Bitcoin succeed past its expected life, he knew he had a unique opportunity. Thus, TVP was born. Acting as a partner, he's now participated in countless venture rounds — from Kraken to Unchained and Voltage. Christopher Calicott Links:Website: https://tvp.fund/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trammell-venture-partners X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/trammellvc Telegram: https://t.me/trammellvc Discord: https://discord.com/invite/fqT7urCtnp https://tvp.fund/whitepapers/bitcoin-venture-capital-research/ Connect with Mo Bina on… Website: https://www.high-risecapital.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ISsEKBHlkX7lk9b68SKLA/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highrisecapital/ Medium: https://mobina.medium.com/ For more information on passive investing in commercial real estate, please check out our free eBook — More Doors, More Profits — by clicking here: https://www.high-risecapital.com/resources-index
Join us in this enlightening conversation with Lee Bratcher, Founder and President of the Texas Blockchain Council and a dedicated US Army Captain. Dive deep into the world of blockchain, crypto regulations, and the future of property rights in Texas. Whether you're a crypto enthusiast, a Texas resident curious about the state's blockchain initiatives, or someone interested in the broader implications of blockchain on society, this interview promises to deliver valuable insights. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more in-depth discussions!
Lee is the Founder & President of the Texas Blockchain Council, a non-profit advocacy group for blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation and policy.
Discover the potential impact of blockchain on real estate as Lee Bratcher, Founder and President of the Texas Blockchain Council, delves into tokenized equity, title transfers, and the democratization of real estate investing. But will regulatory barriers and resistance from the industry hinder its full implementation? Find out in this suspenseful exploration of blockchain's role in revolutionizing the real estate industry.Lee Bratcher, Founder and President of the Texas Blockchain Council, joins host Mike Mills on the Texas Real Estate & Finance Podcast to discuss the potential impact of blockchain technology on the real estate industry. Bratcher highlights the importance of tokenized deposits and stablecoins for stabilizing digital assets and explores the promise of tokenized equity and blockchain-based title transfers. He emphasizes the need for education and understanding of blockchain technology, as it will significantly impact the finance and real estate industries. Bratcher also discusses the potential benefits of fractionalization in the real estate market, allowing for more efficient capital allocation and greater opportunities for investors seeking yield. While acknowledging the challenges and limitations of implementing blockchain in real estate, Bratcher remains optimistic about the industry's progress and gradual adoption of blockchain solutions. The conversation provides valuable insights into blockchain's potential in real estate and the need for industry professionals to adapt to the changing landscape of finance. On the Texas Real Estate & Finance Podcast, Lee Bratcher, Executive Director of the Texas Blockchain Council, joins host Mike Mills to discuss how blockchain technology can transform the real estate industry. Bratcher highlights the role of stablecoins and tokenized deposits in stabilizing digital assets and explains the potential of tokenized equity for increased liquidity in real estate investments. He explores the use of blockchain for title transfers and acknowledges the challenges posed by government regulations and industry resistance. Bratcher encourages education and understanding of blockchain technology, stressing that it will significantly impact the finance and real estate industries. The conversation also touches on fractionalization as a solution for small banks and investors, providing opportunities for efficient capital allocation. While recognizing the limitations and challenges of implementing blockchain in real estate, Bratcher believes that the industry is moving in the right direction and emphasizes the need for professionals to embrace blockchain and adapt to the evolving market. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the potential impact of blockchain and the opportunities it presents in the real estate industry.In this episode, you will be able to:Uncover the profound impact of blockchain technology on the future of real estate.Learn how tokenized equity is driving the liquidity of real estate investments.Explore how blockchain is revolutionizing title transfers in the real estate industry.Embrace the challenges and opportunities brought by fractionalized ownership in real estate.Acknowledge the significant role of education in understanding blockchain technology and its application in finance and real estate.Connect with me here:https://www.youtube.com/youtube.com/@mikemillsmortgagehttps://www.youtube.com/youtube.com/@mikemillsmortgagehttps://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/millsmortgage/https://www.twitter.com/twitter.com/mikemillsMTGhttps://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/in/mike-mills-49a09621/
Welcome back to The Path Forward! This is an exciting one folks. In the 52nd episode of #TPF, we were delighted to bring on Steve Kinard, Director of Bitcoin Mining Analytics for the Texas Blockchain Council. Rick's conversation with Steve breaks down how Bitcoin mining and blockchain have tremendous upside not only in general but for the state of Texas specifically. They go through topics such as the power grid in Texas, and Blockchain/Bitcoin's value proposition, addressing some of the major concerns and a glimpse into how Texas can take advantage of this promising industry. TPF is all about bringing education and Innovation together and this episode is a prime example of how teaching and school districts could have a big hand at play in this industry. If you are someone who wants to learn more about Bitcoin or are just curious about it, this episode is a great starting place!To learn more about the Texas Blockchain Council Visit https://texasblockchaincouncil.org/!For more information on the North American Blockchain Summit visit https://www.northamericanblockchainsummit.com/ Host: Rick Fernandez - TPF All-Time HostGuest: Steve Kinard, Director of Bitcoin Mining Analytics for the Texas Blockchain Council Time Stamps & Show Notes: (00:00 - 01:39) Teaser and Intro: Welcome Steve!(01:40 - 05:02) Breaking into the Bitcoin Space from Oil & Gas(05:03 - 09:20) Taking the Bitcoin Leap of Faith (09:21 - 13:08) How Steve is Affecting the Education Space and TAMU Specifically(13:09 - 17:07) Texas Opportunity in Bitcoin Mining (17:08 - 20:36) Executing in this Business Through other Partnerships(20:37 - 26:42) How Safe and Secure is Blockchain?(26:43 - 30:57) The Unique Value Proposition (30:58 - 32:36) We're Still Very Early in the Process (32:37 - 38:39) What Is the Tipping Point for Texas and How Do We Get There(38:40 - 41:00) The Accessibility of Buying Bitcoin (41:01 - 46:54) Getting This Technology in Students' Hands(46:55 - 51:27) From Texan to North American Blockchain Summit (51:28 - 53:15) The Future Is Bright and Thank You, Steve!
WATCH THE VIDEO OF THIS PODCAST HERE: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/multimedia?wchannelid=c4ogwxwvtw&wmediaid=t95w5mk5ymAre you ready to debunk some of the biggest myths and misconceptions surrounding cryptocurrencies? Today we're joined by Lee Bratcher, the president of the North American Blockchain Council, to dissect these myths. We also delve into the debate surrounding Bitcoin and central bank digital currencies, discussing how they aren't the same and why one won't render the other obsolete.As we dive deeper, Lee shares his insights on staking and the regulatory risks that come with it. We explore the role of the Texas Blockchain Council in shaping policy and regulation for this emerging technology, and how exchanges are navigating their new responsibilities.Finally, we immerse ourselves in the debate between CBDCs and stablecoins, with a focus on Texas' strong opposition to the introduction of CBDCs. We also look at the implications of the Bank of International Settlements' prediction that all central banks will offer digital currency versions of their fiat by the end of the decade.Subscribe to podcast updates: https://form.jotform.com/223614751580152Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ricRic's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ric-Edelman/author/B000APYJPM-----Links from today's show:MiCA, the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation Law: https://www.esma.europa.eu/esmas-activities/digital-finance-and-innovation/markets-crypto-assets-regulation-micaGlobal X Blockchain and Bitcoin Strategy ETF (Symbol: BITS): https://www.globalxetfs.com/funds/bits/Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals: http://www.dacfp.com/VISION 2023: https://dacfp.com/vision-2023/Texas Blockchain Council: https://texasblockchaincouncil.org/US Blockchain Coalition: https://www.blockcoalition.org/Texas Blockchain Summit: https://www.northamericanblockchainsummit.com/The Truth About Crypto: https://www.amazon.com/Truth-About-Crypto-Easy-Understand/dp/1668002329/Self-Care with Jean Edelman: http://www.selfcarewithjean.com/Follow Ric on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelmanBrought to you by:Global X ETFs: https://www.globalxetfs.com/Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.htmlPrisidio: https://www.prisid.io/Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee-----
We sit down with Lee Bratcher, President and Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council. Lee is one of the primary architects of Texas' Proof of Reserve bill, now in effect. In this episode: The origin of the TBC Why Lee is moving their Summit to Ft Worth Notable legislative successes by the TBC in Texas The importance of getting the UCC to recognize digital assets The importance of Bitcoin mining The origins of HB1666 Why PoR legislation benefited from the industry spontaneously adopting the standard How the TX PoR bill emerged as a compromise How Lee expects this to become model legislation in other states Comparing PoR to established financial statement audits The importance of frequency in Proof of Reserve The lack of accounting firms that are willing to supervise PoR How would PoR dealt with issues at Gox, Quadriga, FTX, or Prime Trust? How are companies operating in Texas reacting to the bill? Future legistlative directions The role of stablecoins in upholding the role of the dollar The lost authority of the states in chartering banks Further reading on PoR: Nic in Forbes, The crypto industry is embracing self regulation. It's time Washington gets on board Texas HB1666 TBC, Texas 'Proof of Reserves' Bill
Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) chat with Lee Bratcher, a leading figure in the Texas Blockchain Council, about the legislative challenges and opportunities for Bitcoin and blockchain in Texas. They discuss Senate Bill 1751, which posed a risk to Bitcoin miners, and highlight the Council's educational role in shaping a favorable regulatory climate. The talk also covers generational attitudes toward Bitcoin, future plans for economic studies, and the need to link Bitcoin mining to industries like oil and gas.
Join Will as he interviews Lee Bratcher, a former military officer, Energy Policy expert, and the Founder and President of Texas Blockchain Council. Lee shares the challenges of presenting to a room full of attorneys, the importance of thorough preparation, and the valuable skills acquired through military training. Discover how Lee's journey from being a history major to a respected professional in the energy industry unfolded, and gain insights into forming career aspirations during college. Will and Lee also share their perspectives on how CBDCs have evolved over time from initially seeing the technology potential and its ability to solve problems to understanding the potential risks of centralized control over currency. They delve into the concerns surrounding privacy, surveillance, and the potential abuse of power that could arise with CBDCs in the wrong hands. To add a touch of historical intrigue, they ponder the possibility of having dinner with influential figures like Winston Churchill or Martin Luther King, Jr. and delve into the challenges these figures faced during crucial moments in history. Tune into this captivating discussion on CBDCs, Bitcoin, and the future of our financial systems. ------------------------------- Start mining Bitcoin with renewable energy now!
Are you curious about the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology but don't know where to start? Look no further than the latest episode of the Texas Real Estate and Finance Podcast! Host Mike Mills sits down with Amy Anderes Damron, the member relations director for the Texas Blockchain Council, to discuss all things crypto.Amy and Mike go way back, having attended high school together, and their conversation is both informative and entertaining. They discuss the Texas Blockchain Council's mission to make Texas a leader in blockchain and crypto innovation, as well as the basics of crypto investing and the potential use cases for blockchain technology in various industries.From the history of Bitcoin to the recent rise of NFTs, Amy and Mike cover a wide range of topics with humor and insight. And if you're looking to get more involved in the world of blockchain, Amy offers plenty of resources, from the Texas Blockchain Council's events page to their YouTube channel.So what are you waiting for? Tune in to the Texas Real Estate and Finance Podcast to learn about this exciting and rapidly-evolving world. Trust us, you won't want to miss it!
We are down south in Miami for Bitcoin 2023. Today we are joined by Lee Bratcher, President of the Texas Blockchain Council. We discuss Texas mining, Bitcoin and CBDC bills, domestic ASIC production and garnering public interest. Lee Bratcher: https://twitter.com/lee_bratcher Will Foxley: https://twitter.com/wsfoxley TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Start 01:13 Proof of Reserves Bill 02:15 State based law making 05:32 Texas CBDC Bill 08:14 Limiting BTC mining in ERCOT Bill 16:38 Political flexibility 19:29 NYT Mining Story 21:44 Miner data privacy 26:07 Interacting w/ journalists 29:25 ERCOT update 34:11 Domestic ASIC manufacturing 37:33 Lobbying progress 41:26 BTC interest in Texas MINE Start mining your own bitcoins with Compass. https://bit.ly/3CehBf1 WATCH https://youtube.com/c/CompassMining?sub_confirmation=1 LISTEN Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/3fNfrdi Spotify https://spoti.fi/3tSf9G1 Amazon https://amzn.to/3557cqg Anchor https://bit.ly/3rmb7UF Fountain https://bit.ly/3NeNTec RSS https://bit.ly/3chpULV LEARN Every week, Compass sends a memo to over 18,000 professional miners and investors with the most important news and data in cryptocurrency mining. Get the free newsletter in your inbox too: https://bit.ly/3vOGzxD FOLLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/compass_mining LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compassmining
Kristine Cranley is the Director of Business Development at the Texas Blockchain Council. In this interview we discuss Bitcoin Mining in Texas and the fight to stop the sb 1751 bill.
Today on Passover Alex discusses how #Bitcoin is like Passover…. Wait what?!?!?!?Both involve a story of liberation: Passover celebrates the liberation of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt, while Bitcoin represents a potential liberation of people from traditional financial systems that are controlled by governments and banks.Both have a strong sense of tradition: Passover is celebrated each year with the same rituals and traditions, while Bitcoin has a strong community of supporters who are committed to the idea of a decentralized currency.Then Alex talks about the current Energy fight and what The Chamber of Digital Commerce, Blockchain Association, Satoshi Action and the Texas Blockchain Council are doing to help us fight the good fight! Specifically:1. Encouraging investment in renewable energy infrastructure: Bitcoin mining is a process that requires a significant amount of energy, and as the demand for Bitcoin increases, so does the demand for energy to power the mining process. If this energy can be sourced from renewable sources such as solar, wind, or hydro power, it could incentivize the development and expansion of renewable energy infrastructure.2. Providing a new revenue stream for renewable energy producers: Bitcoin mining can be a lucrative business, and renewable energy producers could potentially use excess energy from their facilities to mine Bitcoin and generate additional revenue.3. Reducing carbon emissions: Bitcoin mining currently consumes a significant amount of energy, much of which comes from non-renewable sources such as coal. However, if more Bitcoin mining were to be powered by renewable energy sources, it could potentially reduce carbon emissions associated with the mining process.4. Creating new investment opportunities: As the demand for Bitcoin grows, there may be an opportunity for investors to invest in renewable energy projects that are specifically designed to power Bitcoin mining operations. #Crypto #Algorand #Dogecoin #Doge #ElonMusk #CryptoNews #Cryptocurrency #Bitcoin #BTC #BitcoinNews #BitcoinMining #Ripple #XRP #XRPNews #RippleXRP #Ethereum #EthereumNews #ETH #Cardano #Ada #CardanoNews #Altcoin #Altcoins #NFTs #NFT #Metaverse #PodcastApple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbrSpotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfcHardcorefinanceshow.comFollow us on Twitter@MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show
GARRETT DROEGE, CIC, CPCU, CLCS, CBIA, CWCA, CRISGarrett Droege serves as Senior Vice President and Director of Innovation and Digital Risk Practice Leader at IMA Financial. His role oversees IMA's national focus in the technology, and digital risk verticals (collectively called the Advanced Industries Specialty). He also co-manages IMA Labs, IMA's insurtech innovation, investment, and strategy with BrokerTech Ventures. Additionally, he is part of the founding team of IMA's web3Labs initiative and helped IMA become the first broker to build an insurance and risk management facility in the metaverse and issue the industry's first “proof of coverage” via blockchain/NFT. He serves on the Crypto.Chicks NFT Advisory Board and consults with several other NFT projects.Prior to his current role, he served as CEO/Executive Director of TechAssure Association, Inc., an international consortium of insurance agents/brokers specializing in technology-related risks. Garrett's expertise includes Errors & Omissions, Cyber, and Technology Risk Management. Additionally, he is a brokerage technology specialist – focused on InsurTech, AMS/BMS/CRM platforms, data mining, and client journey tech stack development. Garrett has designed complex insurance and risk management programs for some of the most sophisticated and diverse tech businesses in the country. These include firms in info tech, medical technology, telecommunications, new media and all types of digital risk and blockchain. Garrett is an alumnus of University of North Carolina at Wilmington and The Hartford School of Insurance. He was named to the Charlotte Business Journal's 40 Under Forty list and Insurance Business America's Young Guns of Insurance list. Garrett is routinely featured in national publications and media productions, including NPR's All Things Considered. He holds the esteemed Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) industry designations, among others. He has been a featured keynote speaker for numerous organizations, including: Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Public Radio, CIO Magazine, Society of CPCU, Insurance Innovators, FinTech Association of Hong Kong, Net Diligence, Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society (HIMSS), Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), North Carolina Technology Association, Texas Blockchain Council and many more.Droege has been named three times to the Hot 100 List – a group of the top 100 insurance professionals that have “moved the industry forward” over the past 12 months. Garrett also serves as an advisor and mentor to several technology startup companies and has extensive relationships with global accelerator programs and investors. He is a frequent guest on business podcasts including: “The Insurance Guys”, Lowenstein Sandler's “Don't Take No For An Answer,” “InsurTech Geek Podcast,” “Beyond Insurance,” “A.I. Wisdom,” “The Insurance Coffeehouse,” and more.
Lee Bratcher is President of the Texas Blockchain Council. In this interview, we discuss the important work of the Texas Blockchain Council in educating decision-makers and providing a link to Bitcoin businesses, which has helped Texas to become a global leader in Bitcoin. We also talk about the risks of introducing any form of CBDC. - - - - Texas has become the US's home of Bitcoin, maybe the global home of Bitcoin. A state whose motto is friendship has extended its hand to those seeking to mine and develop Bitcoin. Why is this? Texans are independent, hard-working, freedom-loving people. As our guest Lee Bratcher states on the show: “The ethos of Texas just matches up with the ethos of Bitcoin.” But, there is a more pragmatic reason why this has happened: Texas's economic history shows a state that embraces opportunity. And with Bitcoin mining, we are seeing perhaps one of the biggest opportunities to present itself to energy grids. Governments across the world are seeking to transition to more renewable and volatile energy sources. And, as we have seen, Bitcoin mining provides a range of tools to help grids in this transition. Texas's grid operator, ERCOT, has embraced Bitcoin mining, and as such, it is reaping the benefits. Bitcoin mining is making the Texas grid more resilient to peak demands, it is facilitating the build-out of stranded energy sources, and could potentially help keep energy prices low. A welcoming regulatory landscape and collaborative approach to planning are resulting in Texas working towards being the home for 20-25% of the global hashrate. But, Texas has not woken up to the utility of Bitcoin mining on its own. The fact the state has a dedicated Bitcoin advocacy group is a critical factor in this story. The Texas Blockchain Council was set up to make Texas the jurisdiction of choice for Bitcoin. To that end, it educates lawmakers, acts as a conduit between the state and Bitcoin companies, and actively defends Bitcoin against attacks from senators in DC. It's another inspiring and motivating Bitcoin story.
“This industry has so much potential to be a demand side battery for any grid (but especially the Texas grid, because we have so much of it and we have so much stranded energy that because of transmission congestion) that it could be revolution — it could do for the Texas grid what batteries will do for grids in the Northeast or in Western Europe.”— Lee BratcherLee Bratcher is President of the Texas Blockchain Council. In this interview, we discuss the important work of the Texas Blockchain Council in educating decision-makers and providing a link to Bitcoin businesses, which has helped Texas to become a global leader in Bitcoin. We also talk about the risks of introducing any form of CBDC.- - - - Texas has become the US's home of Bitcoin, maybe the global home of Bitcoin. A state whose motto is friendship has extended its hand to those seeking to mine and develop Bitcoin. Why is this? Texans are independent, hard-working, freedom-loving people. As our guest Lee Bratcher states on the show: “The ethos of Texas just matches up with the ethos of Bitcoin.” But, there is a more pragmatic reason why this has happened: Texas's economic history shows a state that embraces opportunity. And with Bitcoin mining, we are seeing perhaps one of the biggest opportunities to present itself to energy grids. Governments across the world are seeking to transition to more renewable and volatile energy sources. And, as we have seen, Bitcoin mining provides a range of tools to help grids in this transition. Texas's grid operator, ERCOT, has embraced Bitcoin mining, and as such, it is reaping the benefits. Bitcoin mining is making the Texas grid more resilient to peak demands, it is facilitating the build-out of stranded energy sources, and could potentially help keep energy prices low. A welcoming regulatory landscape and collaborative approach to planning are resulting in Texas working towards being the home for 20-25% of the global hashrate.But, Texas has not woken up to the utility of Bitcoin mining on its own. The fact the state has a dedicated Bitcoin advocacy group is a critical factor in this story. The Texas Blockchain Council was set up to make Texas the jurisdiction of choice for Bitcoin. To that end, it educates lawmakers, acts as a conduit between the state and Bitcoin companies, and actively defends Bitcoin against attacks from senators in DC. It's another inspiring and motivating Bitcoin story. - - - - This episode's sponsors:Gemini - Buy Bitcoin instantlyLedn - Financial services for Bitcoin hodlersBitcasino - The Future of Gaming is hereLedger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware walletCasa - The leading provider of Bitcoin multisig key securityWasabi Wallet - Privacy by default-----WBD620 - Show Notes-----If you enjoy The What Bitcoin Did Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following:Become a Patron and get access to shows early or help contributeMake a tip:Bitcoin: 3FiC6w7eb3dkcaNHMAnj39ANTAkv8Ufi2SQR Codes: BitcoinIf you do send a tip then please email me so that I can say thank youSubscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | YouTube | Deezer | TuneIn | RSS FeedLeave a review on iTunesShare the show and episodes with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on my websiteFollow me on Twitter Personal | Twitter Podcast | Instagram | Medium | YouTubeIf you are interested in sponsoring the show, you can read more about that here or please feel free to drop me an email to discuss options.
Andrew Yang is an American businessman, attorney, and co-creator of the Forward Party. He joins Real Vision's Maggie Lake at the Texas Blockchain summit 2022 in Austin to speak about how to move beyond political parties in America, how to stop having a polarized country, and how blockchain can change the system. The Texas Blockchain Summit is North America's Premier Policy Conference for the Bitcoin, Crypto, and Blockchain Ecosystem. The Texas Blockchain Summit is presented by the Texas Blockchain Council. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Steve Kinard, Director of Mining at the Texas Blockchain Council, joined Weaver's Tim Savage for a look into the bitcoin mining process. Many people may be familiar with term bitcoin mining, but not everyone understands what that process entails.“A simple explanation is that mining involves a piece of data that is difficult to find and relatively easy to verify,” Steve says. “Bitcoin is a protocol that allows peer-to-peer transactions between you and me or anybody else who is free to come into the network. The function of mining is to validate those transactions. Bitcoin transactions build up into what is called the mempool and eventually miners they form them into a block.”Operating on the Secure Hash Algorithm 256 (SHA-256) cryptographic algorithm, miners race to form new blocks on the bitcoin network by searching for a piece of encrypted data that allows a miner to mint a new block on the chain when found. The new block confirms the transactions in the mempool and the miner is rewarded with transaction fees and a block mining reward. Currently, the mining reward, excluding transaction fees, is 6.25 btc until mid-2024 when it is projected to halve, which occurs every four years and is known as the halving cycle. New blocks are minted on the bitcoin network approximately every ten minutes, averaging 144 blocks per day. Based on the number of miners participating in the network, the algorithm establishes a difficulty target to ensure the ten minute process, and miners simply run computers that perform this mathematical function.At an industrial level, the bitcoin mining process utilizes higher amounts of energy. However, Tim and Steve discuss some common misconceptions about energy consumption from mining. Tim points out, “energy conversion is not a bad thing. Use of energy is essential to the network's security and adds a real cost for someone who might want to attack the network. An attacker would need to win 51% of the computing power, meaning they would need to obtain local licenses and approvals to operate in places where power availability exists, buy a significant of mining equipment, and build the infrastructure to run it. This would cost tens of billions of dollars, and at that point the attacker would be much more monetarily incentivized to act according to the rules than to manipulate transaction data. Otherwise, people would leave the network and bitcoin could go to zero. This is the game theory that underpins the bitcoin network, and energy is a fundamental piece of the equation.” While this kind of attack is theoretically possible, Tim and Steve agree the bitcoin network has propagated to a point of decentralization where this is becoming exceedingly unlikely.In actuality, bitcoin mining helps stabilize the grid when constructed properly. Before bitcoin was invented, the world was not able to instantaneously increase or decrease load demand in such a way that bitcoin mining offers. Steve comments, “consistent power consumption provides flexibility to the grid when requests for more power come from other areas. The miners can instantly shut down power to allow the grid to divert it elsewhere as needed. The more of that we can have, the stronger our grid will be, and the better it will be able to serve all users and all citizens.”Tim and Steve also discuss how miners are seeking new energy sources in an effort to reduce energy costs. Miners are increasing demand for renewable sources such as solar, wind, and hydro, and some studies show that as much as 50% of bitcoin mining is powered from these sources. Additionally, miners are utilizing stranded sources of energy such as natural gas that would otherwise be wasted. Increasingly, miners and exploration companies are working together to reduce carbon emissions and monetize these stranded sources of energy.
Amy Anderes is one-half of The Bitcon Brew, a Youtube. She joined the Texas Blockchain Council in 2021 during the peak of the most recent bull market. Since then, she has been on a crash course to understand the economic and philanthropic aspects of Bitcoin. Amy hopes to capture the interest of women and newbies to cryptocurrency in a weekly show, The Bitcoin Brew, co-hosted with Becca Bratcher. Becca Bratcher is one-half of The Bitcoin Brew, a YouTube show focused on educating the public about the latest Bitcoin news and projects, in a palatable and easy-to-understand way. Prior to entering the Bitcoin space, Becca worked as a pediatric nurse in downtown Dallas. Her time as a nurse solidified her desire to help bring financial equality to everyone and exponentially increased her interest in becoming a Bitcoin educator and advocate. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavamultimediagroup/support
Have you ever heard the saying, “Everything's Bigger in Texas”? That same ethos applies to mining Bitcoin in the Lonestar state. The state of Texas is flush with bitcoin prospectors. The City of Fort Worth even started a small mining operation out of City Hall. In this episode, Bloomberg reporter Mike Smith shares his reporting about what makes this state so attractive to crypto enthusiasts. And Lee Bratcher, head of the Texas Blockchain Council explains why he sees Texas as the perfect environment for Bitcoin believers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BoomATX to the MOON! Join us with Lee Bratcher President and Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council and and Becca Bratcher of Bitcoin Brew a YouTube podcast on all things blockchain. Join us as we scratch the surface of blockchain history, Lee's efforts to make Texas the blockchain pinnacle of production, and mining lots of Bitcoin in Texas.Can bitcoin mining actually strengthen the Texas power grid? Listen to find out!
Guests:Lee Bratcher (twitter.com/lee_bratcher)Ben Hertz-Shargel (twitter.com/benhertzshargel)Host:Richard Yan (twitter.com/gentso09)Today's motion is “Bitcoin mining is good for the grid.”Bitcoin advocates think bitcoin is a good invention for many reasons, one of which is that it makes the power grid more robust. In 2021, Senator Ted Cruz of Texas made the claim that Bitcoin is, and I quote, “a way to strengthen our energy infrastructure.”But is it? How exactly does bitcoin mining make the grid more robust?In today's debate, I wanted to focus more on whether bitcoin is good for the grid, not whether bitcoin is good. So I try to steer the conversation away from whether bitcoin is a societal good, independent of its impact on the electric grid.One of our guests today is a researcher in the subject matter of electric power grids. The other guest runs a trade group that tries to advocate for bitcoin and crypto industries in the state of Texas.If you're into crypto and like to hear two sides of the story, be sure to also check out our previous episodes. We've featured some of the best known thinkers in the crypto space.If you would like to debate or want to nominate someone, please DM me at @blockdebate on Twitter.Please note that nothing in our podcast should be construed as financial advice.Source of select items discussed in the debate (and supplemental material):https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/04/bitcoin-miners-say-theyre-fixing-texas-electric-grid-ted-cruz-agrees.htmlhttps://www.utilitydive.com/news/bitcoin-mining-as-a-grid-resource-its-complicated/617896/https://www.dallasnews.com/business/energy/2021/11/29/why-cryptocurrency-miners-pose-the-next-big-threat-to-the-texas-electric-grid/https://www.woodmac.com/industry/power-and-renewables/grid-edge-service/Guest bios:Lee Bratcher is the President and Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council. The Texas Blockchain Council is an industry association that seeks to make Texas the jurisdiction of choice for Bitcoin, crypto and blockchain. The TBC helped to research two pieces of blockchain legislation that were passed by the state's Legislative body signed into effect by state Governor.Ben Hertz-Shargel is Global Head of Grid Edge at Wood Mackenzie, where he leads research across electrification, distributed energy resources, and demand flexibility. He is a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center and serves on the external Advisory Committee of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation's Energy and Environment Program. Ben holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from UCLA and spent a decade developing demand response technology.
Last week, Fort Worth became the first city government in the United States to mine Bitcoin. Mayor and President and Founder of Texas Blockchain Council Lee Bratcher talk about the new partnership on the pilot program, and how it is part of recognizing the exponential growth of the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries while advancing Fort Worth's goal of becoming a leading center of tech and innovation...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 12th largest city in the nation forward....Learn more about Go Time and nominate a future Go Time guest at fortworthtexas.gov/gotime. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Go Time is produced by staff here at the City of Fort Worth: Bethany Warner, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility's podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.
Texas-based Vantage Bank announced plans to offer employees a savings plan where a portion of each paycheck can be saved in Bitcoin. Commenting on this new program, Vantage Bank's chief of human resources Eric Thompson said: “During this ‘Great Resignation,' attracting and retaining top talent has been especially challenging. Focusing on our employees and the benefits we offer help make Vantage Bank Texas an employer of choice for current and potential employees.” Any Vantage employee who wants to step away from traditional savings will be able to participate in the new Bitcoin savings plan. The New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG), which is offering asset management, custody, and execution services for digital assets, will hold the converted Bitcoin. In addition to the new savings plan, Vantage Bank is also educating its employees about cryptocurrency. Referring to the necessity of training, Thompson said: “As part of that [the savings plan], we are also providing associates with education about Bitcoin, sharing the risks and considerations that should be evaluated before directing their post-tax dollars to a Bitcoin Savings Plan.” Despite the modern approach to diversifying its employee's savings plans, Vantage Banks does not facilitate buying, selling, or trading of crypto for its customers for now. Crypto adoption in Texas According to Thompson, the Bitcoin Savings Plan was a suggestion from one of the lender partners that had already started to apply it. In addition, the state has also been taking bold steps to increase crypto adoption. For example, in May 2022, the Governor of Texas, Gregg Abbott, signed a law that made it easier for businesses to use crypto as collateral for loans. Abbott also created the Work Group on Blockchain Matters, where industry leaders collaborate to lure crypto investors, developers, and miners to Texas. Recently, the Texas Blockchain Council wrote a draft bill to eliminate taxes on flared gas sales used to mine Bitcoins.
Over the past two years Texas has become a focal point for new Bitcoin mining deployments. In this episode we talk with Steve Kinard from the Texas Blockchain Council about the council's roll in being a liaison between industry and government, PoW versus PoS and combating FUD. https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-kinard-jr-1144b87 https://twitter.com/txblockchain1 https://texasblockchaincouncil.org/ Will Foxley: https://twitter.com/wsfoxley
Today we meet with Lee Bratcher. Lee is the Texas Blockchain Council President, and teaches political science, blockchain concepts, and international relations at Dallas Baptist University.He sits down with us to talk about life and blockchain, and some of the exciting things taking place in this sector of decentralization. Connect with Lee on Twitter https://twitter.com/lee_bratcher (@lee_bratcher) Need some direction for you or for your church in adopting Bitcoin? We'd love to talk. Please send us a message to start a conversation. https://twitter.com/Mission21M (Patrick Melder) https://twitter.com/mattsolik (Matt Solik ) Patrick's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Case-Bitcoin-redeems-Christians/dp/B09NGKJGWL/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=patrick+melder&qid=1639838489&sr=8-1#customerReviews (The Christian Case For Bitcoin) Bitcoin for Churches can also be found on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LSBS43R (here) Bitcoin Lake Follow Bitcoin Lake on Twitter https://twitter.com/LakeBitcoin (@LakeBitcoin). Please consider donating to this effort. BTC address - 3F8vTnd2WTkTTUhAPqavfABDArP5nMiX8r Lightning address - https://t.co/ggguRHW4j1?amp=1 (https://coinos.io/lakebitcoin) Thank you to all of you who faithfully listen to the show. On various episodes, I've interviewed pastors and missionaries. Please consider donating to their ministries. I've included their lightning or Bitcoin addresses in the show notes. Thank you! I self-produce the show and would be thankful for your donations: 0379b3a9a7cf9ce216d4f80f8dd61416ddac10909fb0c9dfa9b28b05b323a51a5c
Natalie Smolenski leads business development for Hyland's blockchain-based content services solutions. She was the founding business development executive for Learning Machine, a Texas-based startup specializing in blockchain-anchored digital records, which exited to Hyland in 2020. As Chair of the Board of the Texas Blockchain Council, she works to advance public policy friendly to blockchain technology and the blockchain industry. Natalie is a trained anthropologist whose independent research focuses on the intersections of identity, technology, and government. By bringing a scientific perspective to distributed digital technologies and social transformation, she helps audiences from all backgrounds understand how individuals connect to form communities and build the infrastructures of the future.Natalie and I discuss the sound money use case captured by Bitcoin, value, and how to cultivate a society that knows how to think. www.nataliesmolenski.comvalued.nataliesmolenski.comTwitter: @NSmolenskiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliesmolenskiHost, Earlina Green Hamilton
I don't know much about cryptocurrency but I'm sure that this is something that's not going away or be limited to 100 years as others may speculate. After talking to Lee Bratcher of Texas Blockchain Council, I just realized that it's as simple as making a technological advancement in the way we move money around. Bitcoin and blockchain technology can have a considerable impact on your business or company by reducing the transaction fees, processing time and improve cross-border payments. With this technology transactions are fast, digital, secure and worldwide that allows the maintenance of records without risk of data being pirated which is what your every transaction need.
Welcome to the continued conversation from our second episode of The Path Forward with Dr. Rick Fernandez joined by Lee Bratcher, Founder of The Texas Blockchain Council. Today's discussion resumes the topics of Blockchain technology, blockchain integration with real estate and cryptocurrency, Bitcoin's effect on Local Government, and the importance of cryptocurrency education. Please listen as Lee Bratcher shares his experience and expertise discovering blockchain and how it can benefit communities . Please take a moment to leave a rating! We appreciate you being here with us and hope that you will join us for the next episode.Visit our socials:LinkedIn: Podcast ArchitectsTwitter: @PodcastArchInstagram: @podcastarchDon't want to deal with the hassle of starting a podcast? Visit www.podconsulting.co to let us do it for you!Time Stamps & Show Notes: (0:00 - 0:34) Intro(0:34 - 7:15) Education for Financial Literacy and Meeting Mark Cuban(7:16 - 11:52) Cryptocurrency Hesitation (11:52 - 17:07) Hosting A Texas Blockchain Council Reception(17:07 - 20:12) The One Yes(20:13 - 26:22) Focusing On The Mission- Team Effort, Founder Mentality, Teaching Responsibly(26:23 - 31:01) Basic Training Story: Grenades & Shout Outs/Socials(31:02 - 31:45) Final Thoughts w/ Lee(31:46 - 35:17) Outro
Welcome to the second episode of The Path Forward with Dr. Rick Fernandez, co-hosted by Ben Wiggins, Host of the Mays MasterCast, and joined by Lee Bratcher, Founder of The Texas Blockchain Council.Today's discussion includes topics of Blockchain technology, blockchain integration with real estate and cryptocurrency, Bitcoin's effect on Local Government, and how to navigate different cryptocurrencies. Listen as Lee Bratcher shares his experience and expertise discovering blockchain and how it can benefit communities . Please take a moment to like, comment, and subscribe! We appreciate you being here with us, and stay tuned for Part 2 of our conversation with Lee Bratcher.Time Stamps: (0:00 - 1:50) Intro(1:32 - 3:55) Getting into Blockchain Technology(3:56 - 6:23) Understanding the Crypto industry(6:24 - 11:00) How Blockchain relates to real estate(11:01 - 14:50) Public vs Private market Real Estate (14:51 - 17:35) Promoting Education(17:36 - 20:14) Defining Blockchain(20:15 - 23:54) Supplying jobs through Education(23:55 - 25:21) Bitcoin mining and Local Government(25:22 - 26:07) MiamiCoin(26:08 - 28:02) How partnerships affect School Bonds(28:03 - 30:12) Lee Bratcher's childhood dream job(30:13 - 31:13) External threats to Blockchain(31:14 - 32:51) Different types of Cryptocurrency(32:52 - 33:09) Stay tuned for Part 2 of our conversation with Lee Bratcher
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Jacqui Cooper (Host: CryptoMom2 Talk Show) chats with Lee Bratcher (Founder and President of the Texas Blockchain Council. US Army Captain) about why the Texas Blockchain Council was created & how the Council is helping the community at large. To learn more about the Texas Blockchain & its projects visit: texasblockchaincouncil.org/ To learn more about Bitcoin Mining & be part of Jacqui's business team, visit https://www.vbitmining.com/ and use ID Code 903031 or CryptoMom2. To reach Jacqui, email her at cryptomom2consulting@gmail.com.
Lee Bratcher is the President and Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council and a faculty member at DBU teaching international relations and blockchain courses. The Texas Blockchain Council is an industry association with more than 65 member companies that seeks to make Texas the jurisdiction of choice for blockchain innovation. He is also a Captain in the US Army reserves working as Tech Scout for the 75 the Innovation Command that supports Army Futures Command.Lee and I discuss the importance of property rights and the 20 trillion dollars worth of real estate owned by the world's poor, security on the blockchain, and a bipartisan blockchain future. Texas Blockchain Summit: https://texasblockchainsummit.org/https://texasblockchaincouncil.org/https://twitter.com/txblockchain1
Natalie Smolenski, Chairwoman of the Texas Blockchain Council, joins Eric and Matt to talk about the impact of cryptocurrencies & blockchain technology on our culture from an anthropological perspective. Also: Bitcoin gets off to a great start in October! https://www.nataliesmolenski.com/ https://texasblockchainsummit.org/ Texas gets serious about blockchain technology by forming a trade association to promote cryptocurrencies and other blockchain applications. This association is known as The Texas Blockchain Council and they will be holding a conference on Oct. 8th in Austin, Texas. We are offering listeners 25% off tickets to the conference w/ promo code CRYPTOMATT. Go to: https://texasblockchainsummit.org/ (Sunday 5pm - 6pm) Join Tulsa's cryptocurrency enthusiast Matthew J. Moore and his buddy Eric Cooper as they explore the new and exciting assets of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Matt and his guests will take you for an entertaining and informative ride as they navigate this fast and evolving space. Whether it's the technology, investment, or fundamentals of cryptocurrency, this show is designed to help bring understanding to those new to the subject matter. Listen To Matt's Crypto Radio Show Every Sunday: https://www.krmg.com/cryptocurrency-with-matthew-j-moore/ Breaking News!! The radio show is now an official media partner with the largest #cryptocurrency event in the world! Join the Tulsa delegation to The Bitcoin 2022 Conference April 6th - 9th! Come learn, network, and celebrate with the biggest names in Bitcoin! Support the show and buy your tickets at https://www.MattJMoore.com and use promo code KRMG10 for a 10% discount on your tickets! Note: Matt is not a financial advisor and any post, service, video, interview, or speech is for educational & entertainment purposes only. Services do not included financial or tax advice of any kind. Services and posts are merely personal opinion and experience. All risk, security, responsibility, and investment decisions are each persons discretion. Matt Moore and Causeway, LLC are not held liable in any circumstance. Invest at your own risk. Matt is a Christian, entrepreneur, community leader, author, speaker & crypto consultant. Learn more and purchase Matt's new book, Foundations For Liberty at: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Liberty-Rediscovering-Freedom-Century-ebook/dp/B08KSN8XVX/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= https://www.mattjmoore.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mrmattjmoore https://www.instagram.com/crypto_moore/ https://twitter.com/mattmoore_Ok
Lee Bratcher is the Executive Director for the Institute of Global Engagement at Dallas Baptist University as well as a faculty member teaching international relations and blockchain courses. Lee received a blockchain instructors certification from IBM and researches blockchain solutions in land administration. He is a Captain in the US Army reserves working as an instructor for ROTC cadets at DBU and UT Dallas. Lee was awarded a master's in International Relations from St. Mary's University and is in his fifth year as a Ph.D. candidate at UT Dallas writing a dissertation on blockchain for land administration. Prior to his transition to academia, Lee served in the military and as a police officer in the DFW area. He conducts the business operations of the Texas Blockchain Council and maintains strong relationships with members of the Texas Legislature and their staff. As the organization's president, Lee serves as an ex-officio member of all policy and legislative committees within the Texas Blockchain Council.
Andre De Castro, CEO of Blockchain Of Things join's Matt & Eric to discuss the 2nd layer solution they have built for Bitcoin's blockchain! https://blockchainofthings.com/ Also, Texas gets serious about blockchain technology by forming a trade association to promote cryptocurrencies and other blockchain applications. This association is known as The Texas Blockchain Council and they will be holding a conference on Oct. 8th in Austin, Texas. We are offering listeners 25% off tickets to the conference w/ promo code CRYPTOMATT. Go to: https://texasblockchainsummit.org/ (Sunday 5pm - 6pm) Join Tulsa's cryptocurrency enthusiast Matthew J. Moore and his buddy Eric Cooper as they explore the new and exciting assets of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Matt and his guests will take you for an entertaining and informative ride as they navigate this fast and evolving space. Whether it's the technology, investment, or fundamentals of cryptocurrency, this show is designed to help bring understanding to those new to the subject matter. Listen To Matt's Crypto Radio Show Every Sunday: https://www.krmg.com/cryptocurrency-with-matthew-j-moore/ Breaking News!! The radio show is now an official media partner with the largest #cryptocurrency event in the world! Join the Tulsa delegation to The Bitcoin 2022 Conference April 6th - 9th! Come learn, network, and celebrate with the biggest names in Bitcoin! Support the show and buy your tickets at https://www.MattJMoore.com and use promo code KRMG10 for a 10% discount on your tickets! Note: Matt is not a financial advisor and any post, service, video, interview, or speech is for educational & entertainment purposes only. Services do not included financial or tax advice of any kind. Services and posts are merely personal opinion and experience. All risk, security, responsibility, and investment decisions are each persons discretion. Matt Moore and Causeway, LLC are not held liable in any circumstance. Invest at your own risk. Matt is a Christian, entrepreneur, community leader, author, speaker & crypto consultant. Learn more and purchase Matt's new book, Foundations For Liberty at: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Liberty-Rediscovering-Freedom-Century-ebook/dp/B08KSN8XVX/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= https://www.mattjmoore.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mrmattjmoore https://www.instagram.com/crypto_moore/ https://twitter.com/mattmoore_Ok
One of the strengths of the Austin innovation ecosystem is the wide sector diversification that plays within our region. All of these different industries provide multiple shots on goals for future unicorns, a hedge against a downturn in any single market, and opportunities for interesting and unique collaborations. We are going to break open the silos and provide a glimpse into each of these sectors. In today's episode, we are going to start with one of the newest technologies Blockchain/Crypto with Lee Bratcher, President of the Texas Blockchain Council. Each of these industries provides its own path to...What's Next Austin? Podcast Production Services by NCC Audio Our music is “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons 4.0 License
Today Will speaks with Lee Bratcher, President of the Texas Blockchain Council, an industry association that amalgamates the influence of their members to advocate for blockchain-centric public policy initiatives, educates members of government about the benefits of blockchain technology, and provides subject matter expertise on topics related to blockchain and distributed ledger technology. Starting with a discussion of legislation and economic incentives for bitcoin miners in Texas, Will and Lee dive into the environmental impact of bitcoin and how to frame the discussion. Listen to learn more about how bitcoin could actually help the US Dollar, how China's miner outlaw has effected the industry, and how bitcoin miners really affect the energy grid. THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: Amerex- https://sazmining.com/amerex/ BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-0:24 - Intro 0:24-2:50 - Background on Lee & The Texas Blockchain Council 2:50-4:21 - How The Texas Blockchain Council works with Members & Public Policy 4:21-6:56 - How do you discuss Blockchain technology with Public Policy Makers? 6:56-7:45 - China's approach to Bitcoin Mining 7:45-9:43 - How Bitcoin Mining is affecting the energy grid in Texas 9:43-13:57 - How Bitcoin Mining promotes renewables and the global benefits 13:57-19:02- How to frame the environmental narrative in The Bitcoin Mining Industry 19:02-21:08 - The global political and economic implications of bitcoin and USD 21:08-25:40 - El Salvador's Adoption of Bitcoin 25:40-29:13 - How does the mining industry evolve in the wake of China's decision? 29:13-33:48 - What makes Texas stand out for bitcoin miners? 33:48-35:30- Lee's favorite book 35:30-35:58- Conclusion WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW: → Website: https://sazmining.com/podcast → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-crypto-mining-the-sazmining-podcast/id1533055103 → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rldZMBuf447UHaWyV1UtV?si=SqsAW1aESNiiSbHwWSL8oQ&dl_branch=1 → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w LISTEN TO OLD EPISODES: → Season One: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN7aFLZkPRd20fNJbflXxZK → Season Two: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN1gX3R1uKL2bqTI-uUzTd7 SUPPORT THE SHOW: → Have an idea for a guest? Email Us: Podcast@Sazmining.com FOLLOW US: → Twitter: https://twitter.com/sazmining → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sazmining-inc/ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w → Website: https://sazmining.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sazmining/support
Today on the Hardcore Finance Podcast we welcome Lee Bratcher of the Texas Blockchain Council. (https://texasblockchaincouncil.org/). We talk about how fundamental property rights are to capitalism and democracy, Bitcoin and illicit activity, and the incredible movement brewing underneath the surface across many States. Texasblockchainsummit.org texasblockchaincouncil.org Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinance.comFollow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show (https://www.hardcorefinance.com/donate)
In this episode we talk to Lee Bratcher & Nathan Nichols of the The Texas Blockchain Council about balancing energy grids with Bitcoin mining, renewables, and how Texas is aiming to become the center of U.S. Bitcoin mining. https://twitter.com/lee_bratcher https://twitter.com/NathanN37784204 https://texasblockchaincouncil.org The Compass Podcast covers everything related to bitcoin mining and relevant industry news. Subscribe and connect with us! Get Started Mining: https://compassmining.go2cloud.org/SH7 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Compass_Mining Telegram: https://t.me/compassmining SUBSCRIBE Apple: https://apple.co/3fNfrdi Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3tSf9G1 Anchor: https://bit.ly/3rmb7UF PocketCast: https://pca.st/bzjjlmhj RSS: https://bit.ly/3chpULV Contact: podcast@compassmining.io
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Over the past year, many of us have said "I guess all law firms are virtual law firms now." While that may technically be true, there are many firms whose business model is based on being a virtual firm. Dan Packel from The American Lawyer gives us a primer on Distributed Law Firms like Fisher Broyles, Ramon, Taylor English and Duma, and Culhane Meadows and how they operate without a physical environment. While many of these firms may fly below the radar for many biglaw firms, distributed firms like Fisher Broyles may be poised to break into the AmLaw 200. And if that happens, and it might happen this year, many big firms will start to take notice. Information Inspirations While we don't want you to replace us as your favorite podcast, we do think that Stephen Poor's new podcast from Seyfarth, Pioneer and Pathfinders, provides some good sit-down discussions with legal innovators like Dr. Heidi Gardner, Dan Linna, Nicole Bradick, and more to come. Go check it out. There are only eleven states now which do not require lawyers to have a competence level when it comes to legal technology. California is the latest to make such a requirement. Our fellow geek, Casey Flaherty is the last of the Baker McKenzie dream team to finally leave Baker and go back into the legal innovation consulting world. Casey is now the Chief Strategy Officer at LexFusion and is bringing his talent back into the open legal market to help legal departments and law firms implement technology to improve overall legal processes. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly brings us a new blockchain sheriff in Texas. The Texas Blockchain Council is a nonprofit trade association with the objective to make Texas the center of the universe for blockchain technology. Listen, Subscribe, Comment Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcast. Contact us anytime by tweeting us at @gebauerm or @glambert. Or, you can call The Geek in Review hotline at 713-487-7270 and leave us a message. You can email us at geekinreviewpodcast@gmail.com. As always, the great music you hear on the podcast is from Jerry David DeCicca.
The explosion in use of IoT devices in commercial markets, assisted in no small part by the advent of 5G, is finding its way into the defense sector with the rapidly increasing use of sensors to create situational awareness for US forces. However, an enduring problem for all electronic communications is this: how do I authenticate the identity of the person or device with which I am communicating? As my guest, Michael Lewellen, explains in this episode, when electronic communications via the Internet was developed, almost no thought was given to the serious problem of user and device authentication. Several authentication techniques have developed over time but most of them have serious limitations. This matters to everyone, but particularly for the military, because if an adversary is able spoof a sensor field or masquerade as a command authority, it can wreak havoc without needing to fire a single round of munitions. In this episode we discuss both this problem and a solution known as self sovereign identity. Email: mark@commercebasix.com and michael@tarski.tech The Texas Blockchain Council: https://texasblockchaincouncil.org Original music by Josh Goode Music: joshgoode1@mac.com
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