The Bitcoin Mining Show

🎟️ MIDWEST BITCOIN SUMMIT 2026Join Bitcoiners from across the country September 23–24, 2026 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.🔥 SAVE 21% ON ALL TICKET CATEGORIESUse Promo Code: **ALTAIRTECH**Get tickets here:http://tickets.midwestbtc.com/affiliate/newsletter/event/midwest-bitcoin-summit-2026/?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=ALTAIRTECH🌐 [www.midwestbtc.com](http://www.midwestbtc.com)𝕏 @MWBTCSummit━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━₿ THE BITCOIN MINING SHOW | EPISODE 14This week, Joe sits down with Andrew Tilmann, co-founder of the Midwest Bitcoin Summit, to talk Bitcoin adoption, education, mining, grassroots communities, and why the Midwest may be one of the most important regions for Bitcoin's next chapter.Andrew has been involved with Bitcoin since 2015, but his background stretches well beyond Bitcoin. A chemical engineer by education and profession, his career has included work in the paper industry, cannabis processing, and semiconductors before helping launch the Midwest Bitcoin Summit.We dig into how the Summit went from an idea to a major Bitcoin event, why Columbus, Ohio was chosen as its home, and why Andrew and his team are intentionally building something different from the traditional conference model.In this episode:₿ Why the Midwest needs a major Bitcoin event₿ Grassroots Bitcoin adoption and education₿ Why Columbus, Ohio makes sense for the Summit₿ Keeping Bitcoin conferences affordable and accessible₿ Builders, miners and REAL LIFE PROOF OF WORK₿ The Summit's education-first approach₿ Bitcoin for businesses, families, plebs and institutions₿ Free and discounted admission opportunities for veterans and students₿ The speakers and builders Andrew is excited to hear from₿ Why the Summit isn't interested in becoming another Bitcoin echo chamberAndrew explains why the Summit is putting a heavy emphasis on builders and people doing actual proof of work, rather than simply chasing celebrity speakers. The goal is a conference where Bitcoiners, newcomers, families, businesses, miners and builders can learn, connect and contribute.The inaugural Midwest Bitcoin Summit takes place:📅 September 23–24, 2026📍 Greater Columbus Convention Center📍 Columbus, Ohio🎟️ GET 21% OFF ALL TICKET CATEGORIESUse Promo Code: **ALTAIRTECH**Tickets:http://tickets.midwestbtc.com/affiliate/newsletter/event/midwest-bitcoin-summit-2026/?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=ALTAIRTECH━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━⚡ THE BITCOIN MINING SHOWPresented by Altair Tech[www.altairtech.io](http://www.altairtech.io)(Use Promo Code CINCO at checkoutHosted by Joe / Cinco Doggos Mining🌐 [www.cincodoggos.tech](http://www.cincodoggos.tech)𝕏 @cincodoggosYouTube: @CincoDoggosMiningTwitch: CincoDoggos⚡ Lightning/Tips: [CincoDoggos@strike.me](mailto:CincoDoggos@strike.me)Subscribe for more conversations with the miners, builders, manufacturers, pool operators and other people putting in real-life proof of work across the Bitcoin mining industry.REAL LIFE PROOF OF WORK. ₿

In Episode 13 of The Bitcoin Mining Show, Joe (Cinco Doggos Mining) sits down with Ryan Blass (Karpuz Mining) and Eric Mitchell (lead programmer) to take a deep dive into the Hashboard miner management app.Instead of focusing on hardware, this episode explores one of the fastest-growing monitoring tools in the home Bitcoin mining space.Topics include:✅ Why Hashboard was created✅ Unlimited miner monitoring (even on the free tier)✅ Customizable dashboards for beginners and advanced miners✅ Pool management and one-click miner switching✅ Privacy-first architecture and read-only mode✅ Compatibility with Avalon, AxeOS, NerdOS, Braiins OS, LuxOS and more✅ Smart power monitoring and efficiency tracking✅ The future roadmap for HashboardIf you're a home miner looking for an easier way to monitor and manage your ASICs, this is an episode you won't want to miss.GuestsHashboardhttps://hashboardapp.comKarpuz Mininghttps://x.com/KarpuzMiningEric Mitchellhttps://x.com/ThisHighUpSponsored by Altair TechnologyLooking for ASIC miners, accessories, repair services, or hosting solutions?🌐 https://altairtech.io💰 Save money on your order with discount code:CINCOCinco Doggos Mining🌐 https://www.cincodoggos.techX (Twitter):https://x.com/CincoDoggosYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@CincoDoggosMiningChapters00:00 Introduction00:50 Meet Ryan Blass & Eric Mitchell03:45 What is Hashboard?09:40 Unlimited miner support13:45 Privacy & security features18:45 Supported firmware and miners20:00 Smart power monitoring23:00 Building for the Bitcoin mining community27:45 Working with LuxOS & future development---Keywords:Bitcoin Mining, ASIC Mining, Bitcoin, Hashboard, Hashboard App, Karpuz Mining, Ryan Blass, Eric Mitchell, ASIC Monitoring, Avalon Miner, Canaan Miner, AxeOS, NerdOS, Braiins OS, LuxOS, Luxor Mining, Bitcoin Home Mining, Home Bitcoin Miner, Mining Dashboard, ASIC Management, Mining Software, BlockFound, Bitcoin Mining Show, Cinco Doggos Mining, Altair Technology, Bitcoin Hardware, Crypto Mining, Miner Monitoring, Self Custody, Proof of Work, Bitcoin Education

⛏️ The Bitcoin Mining Show | Episode 12Two guests. One powerhouse company.This week on The Bitcoin Mining Show, Joe (aka Cinco Doggos) sits down with Jamie Gill, SVP of Sales at Luxor, and Brandon McWard, Associate Product Manager for Firmware at Luxor, for a deep dive into one of the most influential companies in Bitcoin mining today. We explore how Luxor has grown far beyond a mining pool into a full mining ecosystem, and then head into the engineering side of the house to discuss LuxOS, firmware development, customer feedback, and what’s coming next.⚡ In this episode:✅ How Luxor evolved from a mining pool into a complete mining platform✅ ASIC brokerage and moving over $80M of hardware in a single quarter✅ LuxOS firmware and efficiency gains on S19 and S21 series miners✅ Why Luxor waives pool fees for firmware users✅ Commander and intelligent fleet management✅ Texas power markets and Luxor's new 4CP automation tools✅ S19j Pro vs S21 XP: favorite miners from the Luxor team✅ Behind the scenes with firmware development✅ How customer requests become new firmware features✅ Faster startup and curtailment improvements coming to LuxOS✅ Why every watt and every minute matters in Bitcoin miningWhether you're running a Bitaxe at home or managing megawatts, this episode delivers valuable insight from two of the people helping shape the future of Bitcoin mining.🎙️ GuestsJamie GillSenior Vice President of Sales, LuxorBrandon McWardAssociate Product Manager, Firmware, Luxor🌐 Follow LuxorWebsite: https://www.luxor.techX/Twitter: https://x.com/luxorLearn more about LuxOS firmware, ASIC brokerage, mining pools, and mining infrastructure services at Luxor.🐕 Follow Cinco Doggos MiningYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CincoDoggosMiningX/Twitter: https://x.com/cincodoggosTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/cincodoggos🚀 Episode Sponsor: Altair TechMine Your Independence™Website: https://altairtech.ioX/Twitter: https://x.com/AltairTech_io💥 Use code CINCO at checkout for a discount on your next mining purchase!#bitcoin #bitcoinmining #luxor #luxortech #luxos #asicminers #s19jpro #s21xp #miningpool #btc #bitcoiner #miningfirmware #cryptomining #commander #ercot #texasmining #podcast #thebitcoinminingshow #cincodoggos #altairtech

The Bitcoin Mining Show | Episode 11Nate from CoreX Hosting | Is Hydro Mining the Future?In Episode 11 of The Bitcoin Mining Show, Joe "Cinco Doggos" Spencer sits down with Nate from CoreX Hosting to discuss one of the biggest shifts happening in Bitcoin mining today: hydro cooling.Nate shares the story behind Iowa Mining's evolution into CoreX Hosting, the launch of their expanded hosting facility, and why they're making a major investment into hydro-cooled Bitcoin miners. The conversation dives into hydro vs air-cooled mining, miner reliability, hosting economics, infrastructure requirements, the upcoming S23 generation, and where Bitcoin mining is headed over the next five years.If you're considering hosted mining, upgrading your fleet, or simply want to understand why some operators believe hydro is the future of Bitcoin mining, this episode is packed with practical insights from an operator who's building it today.⚡ Topics Covered:• Why Iowa Mining became CoreX Hosting• CoreX's new hydro hosting deployment• Air-cooled vs hydro-cooled Bitcoin miners• Hosting economics and ROI• S21 vs S23 expectations• Fog Hashing infrastructure• The future of Bitcoin mining• Why immersion cooling may be losing momentum• What miners should be watching over the next 5 yearsFollow CoreX Hosting🌐 Website:https://www.corexhosting.io𝕏 Twitter:https://x.com/coreX_HostingSponsor: Altair TechLooking for Bitcoin miners, accessories, repairs, and hosting solutions?🌐 https://www.altairtech.io💰 Use discount code CINCO at checkout!Follow Cinco Doggos Mining🌐 Website:https://www.cincodoggos.tech📺 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@CincoDoggosMining𝕏 Twitter:https://x.com/cincodoggos🎮 Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/cincodoggos#BitcoinMining #Bitcoin #BTC #CoreXHosting #HydroMining #CryptoMining #ASICMining #MiningFarm #BitcoinMiner #S23 #S21 #HostedMining #MiningInfrastructure #ProofOfWork #CryptoPodcast #TheBitcoinMiningShow #CincoDoggos #AltairTech

The Bitcoin Mining Show - Episode 10Guest: Ryan Blass, Karpuz MiningThis week on The Bitcoin Mining Show, Joe "Cinco Doggos" Spencer sits down with Ryan Blass of Karpuz Mining for an in-depth conversation about home Bitcoin mining, open-source hardware, Bitaxe culture, NerdQAxe modifications, hosted mining, and why the garage miner still matters.Ryan shares his journey from software developer and motorcycle engine builder to one of the most recognizable makers in the home mining space. We discuss the origins of Karpuz Mining, the growing movement behind home mining, the importance of decentralization, common mistakes new miners make, and the incredible community that continues to innovate around Bitcoin.Topics include:• The story behind Karpuz Mining• Bitaxe and NerdQAxe evolution• Home mining vs industrial mining• Hosted mining and the future of decentralization• Open-source innovation in Bitcoin mining• Common mistakes new miners make• Pool selection myths• Why home miners are more important than ever• Building mining hardware and custom modifications• The future of Bitcoin miningIf you're interested in Bitcoin mining, home mining, ASICs, solo mining, hosted mining, Bitaxe devices, NerdQAxes, or the growing maker movement inside Bitcoin, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Guest Links:Karpuz MiningWebsite: (https://karpuzmining.com)X/Twitter: (https://x.com/karpuzmining)Cinco Doggos MiningYouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@CincoDoggosMining)X/Twitter: (https://x.com/cincodoggos)Twitch: (https://www.twitch.tv/cincodoggos)Sponsored by Altair TechWebsite: (https://altairtech.io)X/Twitter: (https://x.com/AltairTechnology)Looking for Bitcoin mining hardware, hosting, or repair services? Check out Altair Tech and tell them Cinco Doggos sent you. Use code "CINCO" at checkout for a discount!!!!#BitcoinMining #Bitcoin #BTC #KarpuzMining #HomeMining #Bitaxe #NerdQAxe #SoloMining #ASICMining #CryptoMining #HostedMining #MiningHardware #OpenSourceMining #Hashrate #BitcoinMiner #MiningCommunity #AltairTech #CincoDoggosMining

This week on The Bitcoin Mining Show, Joe "Cinco" Spencer sits down with Alex Calviera, SVP of Eon Digital, to discuss one of the most overlooked aspects of Bitcoin mining: ASIC repair and maintenance.
 
Whether you're running a single miner in your garage or managing an industrial-scale mining operation, hardware failures are inevitable. Alex shares his insights on the most common ASIC failures, preventative maintenance strategies, thermal management, power-related issues, repair economics, and why getting miners back online quickly is critical for profitability.
 
Topics covered include:
 
• Common causes of ASIC miner failures
• Power supply and hashboard issues
• ERCOT, curtailment, and thermal stress
• Extending ASIC lifespan with proper maintenance
• Aftermarket firmware and fleet management
• DIY repairs vs. professional repair services
• Repair economics and when a miner isn't worth fixing
• Supporting both home miners and large-scale operations
...AND MORE!
 
If you've ever had a miner go down and wondered what happens next, this episode is for you.
 
Guest:
Eon Digital
Website: https://www.eon-digital.co
Email: Repair@eon-digital.co
 
Host:
Cinco Doggos Mining
Website: https://www.cincodoggos.tech
X: https://x.com/CincoDoggos
 
Sponsor:
Altair Technology
Website: https://altairtech.io
 
About The Bitcoin Mining Show:
The Bitcoin Mining Show features conversations with miners, builders, manufacturers, hosting providers, and innovators across the Bitcoin mining ecosystem.
 
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