Research area

AI/HPC

Analysis of AI infrastructure, high-performance computing, data centers, energy demand, and the systems that support advanced models

Bitcoin Mining: Shifts and Sustainability

Bitcoin mining 28 Mar 2025

Bitcoin Mining: Shifts and Sustainability

The March 28, 2025 episode of The Mining Pod with Will Foxley and Colin Harper examines Bitcoin mining challenges, including compressed hash prices, escalating capex, and strategic pivots toward AI and high-performance (HPC) computing.

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Riot Platforms Q4 & AI HPC Strategic Outlook

AI/HPC 09 Mar 2025

Riot Platforms Q4 & AI HPC Strategic Outlook

On February 25, 2025, the McNallie Money podcast featured Jason Les discussing Riot Platforms’ record Q4 earnings and their pivot toward an AI/HPC initiative. The conversation emphasized operational efficiency in Bitcoin mining, strategic power management, and plans for data center expansion.

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Monetizing Renewable Surplus: Bitcoin's Role

Energy 11 Feb 2025

Monetizing Renewable Surplus: Bitcoin's Role

The June 20, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer featuring Fred Thiel explores innovative approaches to monetize stranded renewable energy through advanced Bitcoin mining technologies, including two-phase immersion cooling and decentralized energy systems.

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