Welcome to the inaugural Nashville Energy & Mining Summit 2023

Proof of work (PoW) is the technical and philosophical underpinning of bitcoin. Technically, proof of work is the mechanism by which new transactions are added to the bitcoin blockchain. Philosophically, it is the mechanism by which bitcoiners are able to demonstrate value within the ecosystem. It is critical to understand both in order to engage with bitcoin more deeply.

A few announcements to close Day 1

Welcome back for Day 2!

The 2021 bull run brought hundreds if not thousands of bitcoiners into the mining space. Some entered through services offered by companies like River or Compass, but many others took a DIY approach filling garages and sheds everywhere with ASICs. How have these operations fared now that the waters are much choppier and the halving is fast approaching? What has worked well? What are some lessons learned?

Thank You for attending! We have a few special closing announcements to share with y'all.