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Apr 2022
25m 30s

BREAKDOWN: Bitcoin Mining and the Return...

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A reading of two essays on bitcoin mining as a strategic imperative.  This episode is sponsored by Nexo.io, Arculus and FTX US.  This week’s “Long Reads Sunday” features two essays on the strategic imperative of bitcoin mining. Crypto Mining, the Energy Crisis, and the End of ESG - Nic Carter Why Bitcoin Mining Is a Matter of National Security - Ben Caselin  ... Show More
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