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Firmware is emerging as a critical competitive advantage in Bitcoin mining, with advanced solutions like Luxor's LuxOS enabling miners to optimize operations and increase profitability by 15-20% compared to stock settings. Ethan Vera, COO of Luxor Technology, explains how intelligent mining software is transforming the industry by dynamically responding to changing conditions.
• Stock firmware from manufacturers provides basic functionality but limited optimization capabilities
• Third-party firmware offers features like auto-tuning that can improve machine efficiency by several percentage points
• Overclocking increases hashrate during favorable mining conditions while underclocking improves efficiency during challenging periods
• Advanced thermal management protects hardware and extends machine lifespan by automatically adjusting performance based on temperature
• No-pick protection allows machines to continue operating with two functional hashboards if one fails
• Intelligent mining systems can respond to real-time changes in power prices and hash price
• The future includes predictive capabilities that anticipate mempool activity and difficulty adjustments
• Global mining expansion continues in Africa and Latin America while North American miners face tariff challenges
• Tariffs on ASIC imports from Southeast Asia could reach 38% after July 9th, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape
Hit the like button, subscribe to McNally Money, and let us know in the comment section what you thought of today's discussion with Ethan and if you have any additional questions for him and the Luxor team.

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1. Introducing Ethan Vera from Luxor (00:00:00)

2. Ethan's Journey into Bitcoin Mining (00:04:12)

3. Role of a Chief Operating Officer (00:08:42)

4. Understanding Firmware Fundamentals (00:15:40)

5. Advantages of Luxor's Firmware (00:22:39)

6. Overclocking vs. Underclocking Strategies (00:29:25)

7. Intelligent Mining and Machine Optimization (00:39:36)

8. Hardware Protection and Longevity Features (00:45:01)

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Luxor Technology - COO, Ethan Vera Q&A - Optimizing Bitcoin Mining Through Firmware!

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1. Introducing Ethan Vera from Luxor (00:00:00)

2. Ethan's Journey into Bitcoin Mining (00:04:12)

3. Role of a Chief Operating Officer (00:08:42)

4. Understanding Firmware Fundamentals (00:15:40)

5. Advantages of Luxor's Firmware (00:22:39)

6. Overclocking vs. Underclocking Strategies (00:29:25)

7. Intelligent Mining and Machine Optimization (00:39:36)

8. Hardware Protection and Longevity Features (00:45:01)

324 פרקים

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IREN Surges 10% on HPC Speculation & HIVE's Expansion News! 36:58

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Bitcoin mining companies are rapidly evolving their business models, with Iron's stock surging 10% amidst speculation of an imminent HPC deal announcement and Hive Digital Technologies exceeding their hash rate targets ahead of schedule. • IREN's shares jumped over 10% without any formal news, suggesting potential developments related to their Horizon One data center • The company recently closed an upsized $550 million convertible note offering, providing capital for HPC expansion • CEO Dan Roberts previously stated they expect to have a client named for Horizon One by Q4 • Sweetwater facility has capacity to support $70 billion worth of GPUs and IT equipment at full build-out • Wall Street analysts increasingly covering Iron with bullish price targets exceeding $20 • Hive Digital Technologies reached 11.4 exahash ahead of schedule • Hive now targeting 25 exahash by American Thanksgiving instead of year-end • Two consecutive mining difficulty reductions expected, providing miners temporary relief • Multiple industry experts suggest Bitcoin miners with potential HPC deals are significantly undervalued • Long-term viability of pure Bitcoin mining operations questioned, with some suggesting only 2-3 years remaining Sign up for the Power Mining Analysis newsletter for weekly updates and enter our Minor Madness 4.0 competition with prizes and a chance to be featured on our podcast. Sign Up for Our Free Weekly Newsletter: https://www.powermininganalysis.com/newsletter…

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Bitcoin Miner Valuation Analysis & Latest News! 45:48

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The complex world of Bitcoin miner valuations reveals a striking disparity between how the market values treasury-focused companies versus operational mining businesses despite their substantial underlying assets and revenue potential. We explore how miners with significant infrastructure, equipment, and profitable operations are often valued only at their Bitcoin holdings while pure Bitcoin treasury companies enjoy substantial premiums. • Bitcoin miner valuations often fail to account for valuable underlying assets beyond their hodlings • MicroStrategy trades at 1.86x its Bitcoin holdings while miners like Marathon are valued at just their hodl • Marathon's market cap is 98.6% of their hodl value despite owning $480M in sites and $1B in machines • Soluna has zero Bitcoin but owns multiple operational data centers yet trades at just $6M market cap • Core Scientific's $10B HPC contract spanning 12 years seems minimally reflected in current valuation • Growing HPC/AI revenue streams like Bit Digital's $100M annual run rate aren't fully appreciated by markets • Miners face operational complexities but also have strategic advantages Bitcoin treasury firms lack • Contrast between Iron (0% hodl) and CleanSpark (51.5% hodl) highlights different approaches to value creation To participate in Miner Madness 4.0, sign up for the newsletter on the Power Mining Analysis website. You'll receive a form to submit your entries for the competition, with the grand prize being an appearance on the Power Mining Analysis podcast. Sign Up for Our Free Weekly Newsletter: https://www.powermininganalysis.com/newsletter…

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Hash Wars: Why Everyone's Abandoning Their 100 Exahash Dreams! 52:10

לפני 3 ימים52:10

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The Bitcoin mining industry is experiencing a major strategic shift as public miners pivot from pure cryptocurrency mining toward high-performance computing and AI infrastructure due to economic pressures and emerging opportunities. Global hash rate has increased 15x since China's 2021 mining ban, reaching over 900 Exahash today, forcing miners to grow substantially or lose market share while facing reduced rewards from the April 2024 halving. • Most public miners now pursuing HPC/AI strategies with predictable long-term contracts offering 75-80% profit margins • Only Marathon and CleanSpark remaining committed as pure-play Bitcoin miners • Core Scientific leading the transition with $10.2 billion, 12-year CoreWeave contract • HPC/AI contracts provide lower cost of capital and more predictable revenue than Bitcoin mining • IREN pausing Bitcoin expansion at 50 Exahash to focus on Horizon One facility • Bitdeer leveraging in-house Seal Miner development to improve efficiency and margins • Hive expanding to 25 Exahash with Paraguay acquisition while growing HPC revenue • Current US AI computing capacity at 4GW with projected need for 40-80GW creating massive growth opportunity • Management flexibility and data center expertise becoming critical differentiators for success Take a second to hit the like button! If you're not already subscribed to McNally Money, feel free to join and let us know in the comment section which miners you're currently most bullish on and why. Sign Up for Our Free Weekly Newsletter: https://www.powermininganalysis.com/newsletter…

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May 2025 Mining Report: IREN, MARA, CLSK & RIOT Square Off! 33:42

לפני 4 ימים33:42

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Bitcoin's impressive rise above $107,000 coincides with substantial institutional buying, creating a significant supply-demand imbalance as miners report their May production results. • Marathon leads May production with 950 Bitcoin mined ($99.6 million revenue) • Top six miners all within 1% of each other on Bitcoin-per-exahash metric • CleanSpark approaching 50 exahash target with 45.6 exahash now energized • Hive Digital has nearly doubled hash rate since January • IREN maintains industry-leading efficiency at 15 joules per terahash • Strategy and MetaPlanet continue aggressive Bitcoin acquisition • Marathon approaching 50,000 BTC treasury milestone • Six miners produced nearly identical Bitcoin per exahash in May • Miners adopting varied Bitcoin selling strategies with price above $100,000 • Fleet efficiency continuing to improve across the sector • New mining machines coming with sub-10 joules per terahash efficiency Take a second to hit the like button and subscribe to McNally Money. Let us know in the comments who you think won the month of May and your top pick in the mining sector! Sign Up for Our Free Weekly Newsletter: https://www.powermininganalysis.com/newsletter…

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Bit Digital - CEO Sam Tabar - Q1 Earnings & WhiteFiber Expansion! 27:46

לפני 7 ימים27:46

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Bit Digital CEO Sam Tabar joins us to discuss their strategic shift from Bitcoin mining to High-Performance Computing and Ethereum investments, showcasing impressive Q1 results with $25 million in revenue and zero debt on their balance sheet. • Total revenue of over $25 million with HPC revenue at $16.4 million and Bitcoin mining revenue at $7.8 million • Strong financial position with $141.4 million in liquidity and zero debt • ETH holdings now more valuable than Bitcoin holdings, positioning as "the MicroStrategy of Ethereum" • Acquisition of 1 million square foot data center in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad with 99MW power agreement • Facility has potential to scale to 200MW and is already attracting Fortune 500 enterprise clients • Montreal data centers progressing with Tier 3 standards and direct-to-chip liquid cooling for Nvidia Blackwell chips • Partnership with Cerebrus Systems on track with 5MW co-location agreement • Company believes substantial corporate restructuring may be needed for true market revaluation of miners entering HPC space Like the video, subscribe to McNally Money, and leave your thoughts in the comments section below. Sign Up for Our Free Weekly Newsletter: https://www.powermininganalysis.com/newsletter…

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Shining the Spotlight on BitFuFu & Soluna Holdings Financing News! 27:54

לפני 8 ימים27:54

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McNallie Money takes a deep dive into BitFuFu, a $500M market cap Bitcoin miner with over 34 exahash under management that hasn't been featured on the channel before. Anthony Power joins to analyze this Chinese mining company that successfully combines cloud mining, self-mining, and equipment sales to create a resilient business model attracting over 615,000 cloud mining customers. • BitFuFu launched in December 2020 with strategic investments from Bitmain and Antpool • Cloud mining represents 59% of revenue, allowing customers to purchase hashrate without owning equipment • Global operations include facilities in the US and a 187MW operation in Ethiopia using low-cost hydropower • Industry-leading efficiency of 19.1 joules/terahash with power costs between 3-4 cents/kWh • Added nearly 14 exahash in just two months (March-May 2024) • Q1 showed $78M revenue with $16.9M loss due to halving impacts • May production jumped 91% month-over-month to 400 Bitcoin • Holds 1,709 Bitcoin (21st largest corporate holder) worth 34% of market cap Like the video, subscribe to McNally Money, and join Miner Madness 4.0 launching soon with enhanced prizes including a special guest podcast feature for winners. Sign Up for Our Free Weekly Newsletter: https://www.powermininganalysis.com/newsletter…

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IREN's bold $500M move and HPC Outlook, Bitdeer Production & Soluna News! 41:08

לפני 9 ימים41:08

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Anthony Power and I break down Iron's recently announced $500M convertible note, exploring whether this signals standard financing or preparation for a major HPC/AI contract announcement. • Iren secures $500M convertible note at 3.5% interest due in 2029 • CEO Dan Roberts previously stated they need $250M to complete 50 exahash mining capacity, Horizon One, and Sweetwater prep work • Capped call transactions at $20.98 will help protect against share dilution • Dan Roberts is "highly confident" they'll contract a client for Horizon One before completion in Q4 • Bitcoin miners with AI/HPC strategies (Iren +35%, Core Scientific +27%) significantly outperforming pure-play miners in the last month • Only 4 gigawatts of power currently support AI in North America, with demand at 44 gigawatts • Bitdeer increased Bitcoin production by 18% in May compared to April • Bitdeer continues developing their SealMiner series, with the A3 achieving 9.7 joules per terahash and A4 targeting 5 joules per terahash • Soluna Holdings launches Project KD1 with $20M in new funding from Spring Lane Capital Hit the like button, subscribe to McNally Money, and let us know in the comments what you think is next for Iron and if you're currently holding shares. Sign Up for Our Free Weekly Newsletter: https://www.powermininganalysis.com/newsletter…

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Daily Mining Revenue Analysis: Margins, Revenue & Latest RIOT/BITF Updates! 41:53

לפני 10 ימים41:53

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Bitcoin's climb past $110,000 creates unprecedented revenue opportunities for mining companies, with leading operations achieving gross margins up to 77% on their daily production. • Daily miner revenue analysis showing Marathon producing $3.3 million daily with 70% gross margins • Detailed breakdown of mining economics including pool fees, energy costs, and gross profit per exahash • Bitcoin price appreciation of approximately $25,000 since April, dramatically improving miner economics • Comparison of fixed vs variable costs in mining operations and their impact on profitability • Explanation of how Q2 financial results will likely show most miners returning to profitability • Update on Riot's continuing sale of Bitfarms shares at around $0.90, well below their $2.24 acquisition price • Discussion of upcoming HPC (high-performance computing) deals potentially transforming the sector Smash the like button, subscribe to McNally Money, and let us know in the comments how you're feeling about the Bitcoin mining sector and your top pick in the space. Sign Up for Our Free Weekly Newsletter: https://www.powermininganalysis.com/newsletter…

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Exploring Miner MCAP, mNAV, HODL & Margins in Q2! 36:48

לפני 11 ימים36:48

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McNally Money dives into Bitcoin miners' market caps, HODL positions, mNAV premiums, and live mining margins to understand why miners are undervalued compared to Bitcoin treasury companies. • Bitcoin shows resilience after the Trump/Elon news, recovering to $108,000 over the weekend • Miners showing a mixed trading day despite Bitcoin strength • MicroStrategy (MSTR) trades at a 1.87x premium to its Bitcoin holdings while miners trade at or near their HODL value • If miners received the same mNAV premium as Strategy, Marathon's market cap would nearly double to $10.1 billion • Wall Street remains skeptical of mining economics due to inconsistent profitability and business decisions • Q2 looking positive with Bitcoin up $25,000 since Q1, potentially adding $1.2B to Marathon's income statement through FASB accounting • Live miner margins show Iren and Cipher leading with 75-77% gross margins • Energy costs are just one component - compensation and G&A expenses often push miners into unprofitability • Hive working to reduce power costs from 7.5¢ to 4.5¢ per kWh by leveraging Paraguay facilities • Miners must prepare for the 2028 halving which will double energy costs per Bitcoin Sign Up for Our Free Weekly Newsletter: https://www.powermininganalysis.com/newsletter…

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Trump vs Musk: A Digital Showdown Shakes Markets + Miner News! 43:32

לפני 14 ימים43:32

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The Trump-Musk bromance appears to have ended with implications for Bitcoin miners as they recover from a market pullback while Hive Digital and Saluna reveal impressive production updates and expansion plans. • Trump and Musk's public Twitter feud caused markets to tumble briefly before a swift recovery • Bitcoin dropped to $101,000 but quickly bounced back above $103,500 showing market resilience • The feud centered around a proposed government bill and spending concerns • Hive Digital announced plans to quadruple their hash rate through 2025 • Hive showed a 58% increase in peak hash rate in a single month • Soluna continues developing their 2.6 gigawatt power pipeline • UK has opened ETF exposure to British investors after lagging in Bitcoin adoption • South Korea's president declared Bitcoin a national priority Sign Up for Our Free Weekly Newsletter: https://www.powermininganalysis.com/newsletter…

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May Production Analysis: IREN, DMG, and Cipher Mining Excel Amid $100K+ Bitcoin! 37:16

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Bitcoin miners are delivering record revenue results as prices hover consistently above $100,000. We examine the May production results from Iren, DMG, and Cipher Mining, analyzing their performance metrics and future growth strategies. • Iren achieved record monthly revenue of $67 million with exceptional 74% margins • Iren mined 627 Bitcoin in May, an 8% increase from April • Their operational hash rate increased from 36.6 to 38.4 exahash while targeting 50 exahash by end of June • At current Bitcoin prices, Iren projects annualized EBITDA of $651 million • DMG maintained 2.1 exahash with slight operational decrease to optimize for summer temperatures • DMG achieved 16.4 Bitcoin per exahash, placing them in the top three miners for efficiency • Cipher mined 175 Bitcoin in May, a 2% increase from April • Cipher's Black Pearl data center is scheduled for energization in June • Mining difficulty adjustment expected on June 14th with potential reduction favorable to miners • Forward hash price curve projecting increases to $54 per petahash per day by July Hit the like button, subscribe to McNally Money, and let us know in the comments if you're holding any of these three companies and how you thought they performed in May. Sign Up for Our Free Weekly Newsletter: https://www.powermininganalysis.com/newsletter…

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HPC Revolution: Comparing Billion-Dollar Data Center Contracts 42:58

לפני 16 ימים42:58

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Anthony Power and Bryce McNallie dive deep into the HPC AI data center contracts that are transforming Bitcoin mining companies into AI infrastructure providers, comparing deals between Applied Digital, Core Scientific, Terawulf, and Galaxy Digital with industry giants like CoreWeave and Core42. • Applied Digital announced a $7B contract with CoreWeave spanning 15 years, causing their stock to surge 28% in a single day • CoreWeave operates 33 data centers with 1.6 gigawatts of contracted power and generated over $1B in revenue during their first quarter as a public company • Core Scientific secured 590 megawatts with CoreWeave over 12 years (extendable to 22), worth approximately $850M annually once fully operational • HPC data center contracts deliver 75-80% profit margins with long-term stability compared to volatile Bitcoin mining • Terawulf signed with Core42 for 60-70 megawatts over 10 years (extendable to 20), generating approximately $1B over the initial term • Galaxy Digital's 133 megawatt deal with CoreWeave at Helios is worth $4.5B over 15 years with potential expansion to 400 megawatts • Bitcoin miners with HPC contracts have seen share prices increase significantly YoY: Core Scientific (+75%), TerraWolf (+55%), Galaxy (+76%), Applied Digital (+204%) Sign Up for Our Free Weekly Newsletter: https://www.powermininganalysis.com/newsletter…

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Hash Wars: Riot, Marathon & CleanSpark's May Production Analysis! 37:38

לפני 17 ימים37:38

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Riot, Marathon, and CleanSpark release May production results on the same day, providing a unique opportunity to compare the performance of these Bitcoin mining giants across key metrics. • Riot mined 514 Bitcoin (11% increase from April) and earned $2.2 million from power sales • Riot purchased additional land adjacent to Corsicana facility for future HPC development • Marathon had a strong month with 950 Bitcoin mined and record 282 blocks found • Marathon maintains strict hodling strategy with 49,179 Bitcoin valued at $5.14 billion • CleanSpark produced 694 Bitcoin (10% increase) and announced new 60 EH/s target • CleanSpark shows best enterprise value per exahash at $34 million • Marathon's hodl equals their entire market cap, suggesting mining operations valued at zero • Bitcoin mining difficulty increased 4.4%, creating headwinds for June production • All three miners demonstrating different strategies for long-term sustainability • Power cost remains the most critical factor for mining profitability Sign Up for Our Free Weekly Newsletter: https://www.powermininganalysis.com/newsletter…

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Is Riot Selling Bitfarms? + Big News from Bit Digital & WhiteFiber! 31:19

לפני 18 ימים31:19

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The Bitcoin mining sector is experiencing a significant transformation as major companies pivot toward AI and high-performance computing infrastructure while global regulatory attitudes toward Bitcoin continue to diverge dramatically. • Bitcoin price holding steady above $100,000 for the longest duration in history • China announces complete ban on crypto ownership while Russia explores Bitcoin-backed bonds • Texas approves bill allowing up to 5% of state funds to be invested in Bitcoin • BitDigital announces $1 billion AI data center campus with 1 million square feet in North Carolina • Riot Platforms hires Jonathan Gibbs as Chief Data Center Officer to lead their data center initiatives • Riot files disclosure about potential sale of their Bitfarms shares • Mining stocks showing mixed performance despite Bitcoin's relative strength • More companies globally adding Bitcoin to corporate treasuries, with some receiving significant premiums Sign Up for Our Free Weekly Newsletter: https://www.powermininganalysis.com/newsletter…

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Bitcoin Convention Day 2: Mayor of New York, Mining Margins & Global Hash Rate Trends! 20:01

לפני 22 ימים20:01

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The second day of the Las Vegas Bitcoin Convention brought exciting announcements including New York City's first municipal Bitcoin bond and Pakistan's plans to establish a national Bitcoin reserve through mining. We explore the rapidly increasing global hash rate and its impact on miner profitability, while introducing new data analytics tools available on the Power Mining Analysis website. • NYC Mayor announces the first municipal Bitcoin bond in the US • Bitcoin mining infrastructure companies including Shell showcasing containerized mining solutions • Difficulty adjustment continuing to increase, effectively creating another "halving" for miners • Only one public miner produced a net profit in Q1 2024 • Global hash rate expected to exceed 1,000 exahash shortly • Pakistan allocating 2,000 megawatts for national Bitcoin mining operations • New mining equipment from BitDeer (A3 at 9.7 J/TH) and Bitmain (S23) coming soon • Interactive data analytics now available on the Power Mining Analysis website • Monthly newsletter featuring Core Scientific coming tomorrow Sign Up for Our Free Weekly Newsletter: https://www.powermininganalysis.com/newsletter…

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