Nashville Energy & Mining Summit 2025
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TELEHASH hosted by pod256 hosts Rod @bitkite and Econoalchemist
More details to come. Please RSVP in the meantime if you plan to join us!
Details
Date: Wednesday, Jan 29th 2025
Doors open: 4:30p CT
Meetup starts: 5:30p CT
Open House, a monthly bitcoin community meetup focused on actionable discussions and as always, the opportunity to meet other Bitcoin curious/focused folks in the community.
Initial Speakers:
- TBD
Please RSVP as space will be limited.
If this is your first time at one of our meetups, we have a few simple guidelines to enhance everyone’s experience:
- our meetups and events have a simple and singular focus: Bitcoin. All of our topics and discussions will be centered around Bitcoin, the global monetary network, and bitcoin, the reserve asset. If you are interested in crypto tokens, stocks, blockchains, altcoins, alternative investing, NFTs, etc. that is completely fine. There are a number of other meetups to join. This meetup however is just focused on Bitcoin
- please no photos unless everyone agrees and there are not any other folks in the background. We respect everyone’s privacy and want everyone to feel comfortable as they participate
- while the group discussion is going, please keep side conversations to none. With the acoustics of the room and the number of people we expect, any conversations will echo and be a distraction for those who are trying to listen many of whom have traveled a long way to participate
- please pick up after yourself
- please do not park in the church parking lot. Feel free to park anywhere else
For those unable to attend: panels (no Q&A), where participants have opted in, will be recorded and published to the Bitcoin Park podcast. Consider subscribing to the podcast feed and stay up to date here:
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Doors Open + Registration
Rod Roudi, Co-Founder of Bitcoin Park, opens up the 2025 NEMS with a review of 2024. The last 365 days have truly been a lesson in proof of work as our industry has exploded in size, creativity, and significance. This opening keynote sets the stage for the following two days of high signal programming focused on proof of work mining and energy.
Matt Odell, Ten31 Partner and Co-Founder at Bitcoin Park joins Governor Bill Lee, the 50th Governor of Tennessee, to discuss how Bitcoin matches the goals and ideals of modern government. Lee, not only a governor, but a mechanical engineer by training, is well suited to understand Bitcoin mining and how it can empower both local and regional interests. This fireside chat explores Lee’s vision for Bitcoin, Bitcoin mining in the state of Tennessee and beyond.
Dive into "The Great Hashrate Explosion" with industry experts Kristian Csepcsar, Ghazaleh Barman, Erik Hersman, and Dan Lawrence. They'll dissect the rapid growth in Bitcoin mining hashrate, exploring its impact on network security, economics, and the global energy landscape. With professional backgrounds extending from pools, to megamines and even remote mining on microgrids, this talk explores the real world consequences of mining industry expansion.
Join Grant Gilliam of Ten31 and Rapha Zagury of Elektron Energy at a fireside chat discussing the macro investment landscape in 2025. They'll delve into the recent history and future of bitcoin mining, infrastructure projects, technological innovations, and investment strategy. This session promises insights into how sats flows will revolutionize investing, drawing from Zagury and Gilliam's extensive experience in the bitcoin-native ecosystem.
Join us for a high-energy "Rapid Fire Lunch" where Marty Bent tackles trends, Bitcoin news, and market developments in a bite-sized format. Marty will introduce us to a number of guests during this first lunch session of NEMS.
Anna Chekhovich, a Nonprofit Bitcoin Adoption Lead of the Financial Freedom team at the Human Rights Foundation (HRF), will share insights into HRF's work promoting Bitcoin and financial freedom tools for activists and NGOs operating under authoritarian regimes. She will discuss the critical role of these technologies in safeguarding funds, bypassing surveillance, and empowering freedom fighters to sustain their work despite oppressive environments.
A Fireside Chat
The "Mining in the Bush" panel will feature industry experts Philip Walton, Marshall Long, and Steve Barbour. They discuss a variety of Bitcoin mining setups and practices, from urban to remote deployments, focusing on core techniques, technological innovations, and community management. This session aims to address challenges and opportunities when mining in the most unique environments, offering insights from all scales and backgrounds.
Break
Regulation in Bitcoin mining has shifted radically in the last year, and Stephen Pollock, Brian Morganstern, Kyle Schneps, and Carol Haines have been firmly in the front seat. Join us for "Regulatory Shackles are Off," exploring the recent shifts in Bitcoin mining regulations, newfound freedoms, potential pitfalls, and strategic opportunities. Discover how miners are navigating this new landscape, leveraging regulatory changes to innovate, expand, and secure the future of Bitcoin mining.
Discover the future of open source and Bitcoin mining with "Open Source Bitcoin Mining Initiatives," with Skot9000 and Max Guise. This talk will delve into the transformative power of open-source hardware and software, exploring projects like Bitaxe. Learn how community-driven innovation is making mining more accessible, efficient, and inclusive, fostering true decentralization in the Bitcoin network.
Drinks and Appetizers
Dinner served by Edley's Barbecue
Busses Leave for After Party Downtown
Location: Show Pony (formerly Johnny Cash Museum Bar) 121 3rd Ave S Nashville TN 37201
Busses will drop off guests at the front door. We have the entire second floor reserved for NEMS attendees. REMINDER TO WEAR YOUR LANYARD. THIS IS YOUR PASS FOR SECURITY TO LET YOU UP.
Cash bar and if you are still hungry they have a full menu available for purchase as well.
https://www.theshowpony.com/_files/ugd/88a28e_614768f4c73e4f388eb58bd6a0f45dfb.pdf
After After Party at Moxy Hotel
Doors Open
Rod Roudi, founder of Bitcoin Park, welcomes us back to Day 2 of the NEMS summit with a few notes and a quick announcement. Grab some coffee and settle in for another day of high signal panels and conversation.
Join Harry Sudock and Jeff Lyash for "Energy: The Great Race to Abundance," a deep dive into how the Bitcoin mining industry is driving innovation in energy production. Discuss strategies for achieving energy abundance, the impact on grid stability, and how miners are pioneering renewable and sustainable energy solutions, fostering a future where energy is plentiful and in many cases, very green.
Alex Thorn, Brandon Bailey, Drew Armstrong explore the dynamics of Bitcoin in public markets. Topics will include discussion into how ETFs provide investment access, MicroStrategy's role as a corporate Bitcoin holder, and the evolving landscape for miners, offering insights into market trends and regulatory hurdles yet to be surmounted.
Join us for "Citadel Mining Continued," where Robert Warren, John Stefanopolous, RoninMiner, Skot9000, and Schnitzel explore how Bitcoin mining fosters self-sovereignty and freedom through technological innovation in the mining sector. Discussion will cover decentralized mining's role in promoting personal independence, privacy, utility, and local empowerment. Discover how mining can be a tool for both personal and community independence in this insightful panel session.
Join Marty Bent in a live rapid fire recording of TFTC at NEMS 2025. This high energy session will include conversations on mining, energy, and business in a rapid fire format throughout lunch on our second day.
Join Econoalchemist, Mike Hamilton, and Matt Lohstroh for "ASICs: Wet vs. Dry," where we dive into the optimal cooling methods for Bitcoin miners. This talk puts air cooling and immersion cooling head to head, discussing efficiency, cost, and scalability. Explore which method reigns supreme in the harsh world of mining, ensuring your ASICs run cool no matter the climate.
Join us at, "Quantum Breakthroughs: Redefining Energy Efficiency in Bitcoin Mining" features Jose Rios and Francesco Gardin discussing QBT's AI Oracle. This tool is designed to predict winning hashes with greater efficiency than standard mining models, boosting efficiency from 30% to 50%. By applying physics and math, it challenges hash unpredictability, promising energy savings and higher profits. Live demos are planned, with future software adaptations for mining pools.
Join the "Annual Closing Panel - What’s to Come in 2025" at the Bitcoin Mining and Energy Summit. Moderated by Will Cole, Tom Masiero, Jay Beddict, and Rory Murray will discuss future trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in Bitcoin mining. They'll explore how these developments will shape the industry's landscape in 2025.
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