BTC167: How Decentralized is Bitcoin Mining w/ Harry Sudock (Bitcoin Podcast)

Dive into the world of Bitcoin mining with expert Harry Sudock. This episode unpacks the complexities of on-chain fee management and the intricacies of over-the-counter transactions on the blockchain. Sudock provides unique insights into the operational strategies of miners, revealing the unseen mechanisms that support blockchain efficiency and stability. An enlightening discussion for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes of Bitcoin. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 08:23 - The role of miners in managing high on-chain fees in the Bitcoin network. 13:32 - The impact of on-chain fees on the overall efficiency of the blockchain. 17:44 - The operational challenges faced by miners in the current Bitcoin ecosystem. 30:36 - Insights into the unseen economic aspects of blockchain transactions. 35:18 - Strategies used by miners to handle fluctuations in transaction fees. 36:33 - How over-the-counter (OTC) transactions are integrated into the blockchain. 51:15 - The relationship between miners and the broader financial aspects of Bitcoin. 51:15 - Expert views on the future trends and developments in Bitcoin mining. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Harry Sudock’s Twitter. Bitcoin Park's Twitter. Griid’s Website. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Linkedin Marketing Solutions Fidelity Efani Shopify NDTCO Fundrise Wise NetSuite TurboTax Vacasa NerdWallet Babbel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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