Hosting Bitcoin
Hosting Bitcoin
Podcast Description
Welcome to Hosting Bitcoin, a podcast where the world of Bitcoin mining gets personal, practical, and powerful.
Hosted by Beau Turner of Abundant Minds, this show is your backstage pass into the wild and rapidly evolving landscape of Bitcoin mining. Whether you're a curious beginner, a builder, or a miner scaling your operation, you’ll find real conversations, tactical insights, and visionary thinking to help you navigate and thrive in the Bitcoin energy revolution.
From behind-the-scenes breakdowns of hosting deals and infrastructure to deep dives on sovereignty, energy, and the future of money, we keep it raw, real, and rooted in freedom.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes of privacy, energy, and the future of money, covering topics such as the importance of protecting digital identities, operational challenges in industrial-grade mining, Bitcoin's transformative role in financial systems, and misconceptions around mining efficiency. Specific episode highlights include in-depth discussions on managing Bitcoin mining facilities and the relationship between mining and decentralization.
Welcome to Hosting Bitcoin, a podcast where the world of Bitcoin mining gets personal, practical, and powerful.
Hosted by Beau Turner of Abundant Minds, this show is your backstage pass into the wild and rapidly evolving landscape of Bitcoin mining. Whether you’re a curious beginner, a builder, or a miner scaling your operation, you’ll find real conversations, tactical insights, and visionary thinking to help you navigate and thrive in the Bitcoin energy revolution.
From behind-the-scenes breakdowns of hosting deals and infrastructure to deep dives on sovereignty, energy, and the future of money, we keep it raw, real, and rooted in freedom.
Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions.
We cover
🔹The origin story: turning a host’s problem into Air BTC
🔹Why “short-term rentals = mining with property” (earn natively in BTC)
🔹Store-of-value vs medium-of-exchange: spending, replacing, and living on Bitcoin
🔹Lower fees and better service vs Airbnb/VRBO + Bitcoin-back & micro-loans
🔹Lightning vs on-chain in the wild (and why UX education matters)
🔹El Salvador, Costa Rica, & LATAM: where circular economies are exploding
🔹From D.C. policy rooms to local meetups
🔹Building patiently: shipping a new platform and 10× property expansion goal
🔹Mining crossover: Bitaxe in rentals + solo-CK “split the block” idea
🔹Teaching the next generation: Hope House, nodes, and real skills
🎙 Guest: Jake Seifert, Co-founder, Air BTC
https://www.airbtc.online
https://twitter.com/airbtconline
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-seifert-b4821151/
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Jake’s “host-to-builder” journey
05:08 – From “how do I accept BTC?” to launching Air BTC
11:20 – Spending sats vs stacking only: making Bitcoin useful
17:45 – Fees, service, and why Air BTC can beat Airbnb/VRBO
22:33 – Travel guides for Bitcoiners: wallets, rides, restos, meetups
28:10 – D.C. conference vibes, policy momentum & Lummis moment
34:02 – El Salvador, Costa Rica & LATAM adoption on the ground
41:55 – Onboarding hosts without going “all or nothing”
47:18 – Bitcoin-back, credit-card rails, and micro-loans
52:36 – Mining meets travel: Bitaxe in rentals & solo-mining perks
57:40 – New platform, AI features, and 10× listings plan
Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions.
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