2025-01-31 –, Event Space
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.
Mike Hamilton is a bitcoin mining expert and consultant after having served as CTO and CRO for Griid (acquired by Cleanspark) where he was responsible for solving some of the biggest problems in the Bitcoin mining space. Mike is a deep expert in networking and network security, having previously served as President, CEO, and Chief Product Officer for Ziften, a cloud-based cybersecurity platform. Mike has also worked on machine-learning, analytics, and cybersecurity products after starting his career as an ASIC developer on advanced network processors.
Freedom tech advocate, cofounder 256 Foundation.
Kevin is responsible for the strategic direction and growth of Foundry’s mining services. Since entering the crypto mining industry in 2014, Kevin has built large-scale bitcoin mining facilities, and worked closely with mining equipment manufacturers, mining pools, and datacenter operators. He held senior positions overseeing mining operations at Greenidge Generation and Bitcoin.com. Kevin started his career at Ford Motor Company, after studying finance, international business, and Chinese at Indiana University. An avid gamer, Kevin credits World of Warcraft with sparking his interest in digital currencies.