2024-11-16 –, Finney Stage
Join Pierre Rochard, Mark Artymko, and Kent Halliburton, moderated by Emzy, for a discussion on Bitcoin mining (de)centralization. The panel will examine how centralization (proxy pools) impacts Bitcoin’s security, decentralization, and future growth, while exploring challenges and potential solutions to maintaining a resilient, decentralized mining ecosystem.
A Panel Discussion with Pierre Rochard, Mark Artymko, and Kent Halliburton. Moderated by Emzy.
Let's explore the implications of mining centralization on the Bitcoin network’s security, decentralization, and future growth. Join this industry leaders as they dissect the challenges and potential solutions to keeping Bitcoin mining resilient and decentralized. Are proxy pools (pool of pools) a danger for Bitcoin and what are the solutions to keep Bitcoin more decentralized?
Pierre Rochard has researched and written about Bitcoin since 2013. He co-founded the Satoshi Nakamoto Institute in 2014 to curate the best primary source literature. In addition to developing open-source Bitcoin software, Pierre is an outspoken advocate for Bitcoin’s decentralized governance. He co-hosts the Noded Bitcoin Podcast and the Bitcoin for Advisors Podcast. Pierre served as the Bitcoin and Lightning product manager at Kraken for three years before joining Riot as the VP of Research.
A seasoned power systems engineer with 18 years experience in design, construction, and operation of high-voltage electrical systems across Canada and the USA. Specialized in the integration of large-scale loads onto the grid, ensuring efficient and reliable energy distribution. Discovered Bitcoin in 2021 and became a strong advocate for its potential, particularly believing that Bitcoin miners are God’s gift to utilities.
Entrepreneur at 41, proud father of seven, and devoted husband
Emzy is best known for operating Electrum servers that many Bitcoin wallets connect to for many many years.
Info and contact: https://emzy.de
Kent is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sazmining.
Sazmining's Bitcoin Mining as a Service provides clients direct access to the Bitcoin network, allowing them to mine "wild sats" without relying on exchanges. Driven by renewable energy and fully aligned with client success, Sazmining is redefining the future of sustainable, purpose-driven Bitcoin mining.