In this episode , Zhibing (Tony) Li, the Vice President of Canaan Inc., provided insights into the company's mission and roadmap for developing innovative Bitcoin mining solutions.

Canaan, a leading manufacturer of ASIC miners, is focused on transforming the future of Bitcoin mining through improved energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. As Li explained, the company's goal is to not only optimize the performance of its mining hardware, but also find ways to better utilize the byproduct heat generated by the mining rigs.

"Our mission is about smart efficiency and better lives," Li stated. "We want to see Bitcoin miners become almost 95% heaters, where the majority of the electricity consumed is converted into usable heat that can be repurposed."

To achieve this, Canaan is exploring innovative cooling solutions that capture the heat from its miners and redirect it for applications like greenhouse heating, room heating, and even swimming pool heating. The company is also working with customers who leverage renewable energy sources like solar to power their mining operations.

In terms of hardware roadmap, Li highlighted Canaan's recent releases of the A13, A14, and A15 miners, each iteration boasting improved power efficiency. The latest A15 model, for example, achieves a power draw below 20 joules per terahash, a significant improvement over previous generations.

Looking ahead, Canaan is committed to continued research and development to push the boundaries of mining efficiency and sustainability. By transforming the energy-intensive nature of Bitcoin mining, the company aims to not only benefit its customers, but also contribute to a greener, more environmentally-conscious crypto ecosystem.

Known only as Leonidas, today's guest co-founded Ord.io, a platform that explores Bitcoin ordinals, and hosts TheOrdinalShow, where he discusses Ordinals and Runes. Additionally, he is a major voice for $DOG, a meme token based on the Runes protocol.

UpRock is a groundbreaking platform that merges blockchain and AI, allowing users to monetize their unused internet bandwidth. With a focus on democratizing data access and fostering an open AI ecosystem, UpRock is at the forefront of the digital revolution.

The co-founders of UpRock, Jesse Adams (CEO) and Chris O’Connell (CTO), recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the project.

The UpRock co-founders are seasoned serial entrepreneurs with a notable track record in the tech industry, boasting two successful exits. They co-founded Tenta, a privacy-centric mobile browser featuring a built-in VPN and total data encryption, which garnered attention from Forbes, NPR, ZDNet, Geekwire, and more, and was acquired by the publicly traded cybersecurity company Avast. They also launched MiKandi, a third-party app store with over 15 million users, highlighted in major media outlets like WIRED, Parts Unknown, Huffington Post, Vice, and HBO, which was later acquired by a private entity. Additionally, they co-founded BitBase, a premier validator and infrastructure provider that specializes in high-performance, globally distributed servers using top-tier NVMe and high RAM nodes, offering professional node deployment and management services for multiple blockchains.

To learn more visit UpRock.com, and follow the team on X.

Schad Brannon is a Co Founder of Debt Box and Alexander Reay is the Group CSO.

On Tuesday, a federal judge has ordered the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pay over $1.8 million in its case against the crypto firm known as Debt Box. The penalty resulted from the SEC’s bad faith conduct in obtaining and defending an ex parte temporary restraining order (TRO) based on misrepresentations. Additionally, the judge granted the SEC’s motion to dismiss its case without prejudice.

HyperCycle was founded in October 2022 following discussions between CEO Toufi Saliba and Ben Goertzel, founder of SingularityNet, at the global AGI summit in 2021. The company focuses on developing a General Purpose Technology supporting a decentralized network for AI-to-AI communication, designed to scale with the worldwide demand for AI consumption.

Leveraging technologies such as the TODA Protocol, Earth64 data structure, and SingularityNet's Liquid Reputation model, HyperCycle aims to create a secure, efficient, and globally accessible platform for AI collaboration. Its CEO, Toufi Saliba, recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the technology.

Toufi holds positions as the Global Chair of IEEE AI Standards, Chair of ACM PB CC, and is a founding member of DAIA (Decentralized AI Alliance). He has been an invited honorary speaker at major global events, including WIC, ITU, UN, Busan, and the Korean National Assembly. In 2021, he posed a thought-provoking question about the global race towards AGI at the global AGI summit. This led to the decision to build an AI brain on the Toda/IP protocol, an initiative he chose to lead.

In October 2022, HyperCycle was launched, focusing on customers who recognize the power of cooperative intelligence. The business model is B2B, with zero transaction fees and 1% on royalties. To date, over 300,000 licenses have been sold, and a token sale was initiated with 60 months tokenomics.

To learn more about the project visit HyperCycle.AI. And you can reach out to Toufi at LinkedIn or X.

In this episode TRON founder Justin Sun comes back on the show to talk about his collaboration with the legendary composer Hans Zimmer on the TRON anthem, TRON's Bitcoin Layer 2 solution, stablecoins, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and more. Justin also reveals the fascinating philosophy behind the TRON anthem, inspired by the legendary Hong Kong Kung Fu master, Bruce Lee.

Casa helps people store bitcoin and other digital assets by empowering them to own, secure, and manage their private keys safely and easily. Founded in 2016, the company helps its members take self-custody of their assets with multi-key vaults for greater protection against single points of failure, such as hacks, theft, and accidents.

Nick Neuman is co-founder and CEO of Casa. Before assuming the CEO role, he spearheaded development as Head of Product. Nick recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about how they help users take control of their cryptocurrency, hold their private keys, and even plan for their inheritance.

To learn more about the project visit Casa.io, and follow the team on X.

Supra is a next-generation, vertically integrated blockchain ecosystem with powerful smart contracts, native Oracles, cross-chain communication, automation, and more into one unified, shared security infrastructure.

Josh Tobkin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Supra. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the future of the crypto ecosystem and how his company fits into it. Other interesting topics discussed were his professional journey from making money in online poker to using slot machine psychology to promote crypto education, the future of Defi on Bitcoin and even using blockchain to keep AI honest and robots safe and much more.

Josh Tobkin is a passionate founder and entrepreneur with over 15 years of technology leadership, including significant experience in SaaS businesses with a focus on digital payments and online gaming. Josh has held a variety of positions in growth-stage companies, including Creative Director and CTO.

After his first successful exit, Josh entered the blockchain industry in late 2016, organizing groups of developers and founders to evaluate whitepapers that showcased promising research. After founding a blockchain lab in 2018, he became the project’s lead architect and co-designed Supra’s state-of-the-art Moonshot consensus algorithm.

Supra’s core products include the world’s most decentralized blockchain oracle protocol, which currently services 500+ data pairs and is currently deployed to 60+ chains. Supra's other essential products include distributed Verifiable Random Function (VRF) services, trustless, decentralized blockchain bridges, and a revolutionary cross-chain liquidity provisioning protocol.

B2Broker is a global liquidity provider that combines numerous B2B services under its umbrella, including CRM systems, payment processing solutions, and advanced trading software solutions. Founded in 2014, B2Broker has constantly iterated on its strong foundation, adding new features and improvements to its liquidity and white-label offerings. B2Broker’s expansive ecosystem includes B2BinPay, B2Core, B2Prime, B2Copy, and B2Trader. Together, they provide a full-stop B2B technology infrastructure for fintech businesses across the globe.

Two members of the B2Broker business development team recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about diversification strategies for brokers:

As the head of the business development department at B2Broker, Andrew Matushkin is dedicated to expanding B2Broker’s reach as a global supplier of crypto and forex technology and liquidity solutions. Andrew’s business experience and expertise in the B2B niche allow him to be an invaluable core team member, catalyzing the group’s growth efforts.

With extensive experience in client and business communications, Leon Abouissa provides a much-needed professional presence on B2Broker’s frontlines. Leon is at the forefront of business development at B2Broker, providing new solutions and improvements to the existing business model.

To learn more about the group visit B2Broker.com.

Nuklai is a collaborative marketplace and infrastructure provider for data ecosystems. It is also a reservoir for community-driven data analysis. Nuklai brings data editors and the datasets of successful modern businesses into one ecosystem.

Matthijs de Vries is the Founder and CEO of Nuklai. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the intersection of crypto and artificial intelligence, smart data, crowd sourcing Nuklai's Bitcoin Price Sentiment Campaign, how you can start leveraging datasets without being a programmer and much more.

Matthijs is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for blockchain technology, as well as its role in the future of data and AI. He is currently building the collaborative smart data ecosystem and decentralized data infrastructure provider, Nuklai. With extensive experience in DeFi and Web3, Matthijs is also one of the co-founders of tokenization infrastructure expert, Nexera (fka AllianceBlock), DeFi trading strategy software provider Nuant, and a strategic advisor for the smart wallet project Brillion.

To learn more about the project visit Nukl.AI, and follow the team on X and Telegram.

In this podcast, Lark Davis, a seasoned content creator in the cryptocurrency space, shares his insights and experiences. Having produced videos since 2017, Davis has seen the highs and lows of the crypto market. His content, which spans a wide range of topics from Bitcoin to altcoins and airdrops, aims to educate his audience about the ever-evolving crypto landscape.

The conversation delves into the upcoming Bitcoin  Halving, a significant event that cuts the rewards to miners in half. Davis suggests that while the halving day itself may not seem impactful, its effects compound over time. As Bitcoin miners have less Bitcoin to sell into the markets on rallies, and demand continues to rise from Bitcoin ETF products and retail, the dynamics of supply and demand shift. This, Davis believes, could potentially lead to a new all-time high price for Bitcoin.

Diamante Blockchain stands at the forefront of blockchain innovation, committed to expanding the reach and utility of its proprietary network, Diamante Net. The mission is to harness the transformative power of blockchain to deliver unparalleled value and efficiency across industries. With a focus on security, scalability, and sustainability, the team is dedicated to developing open-source solutions that empower individuals and businesses worldwide.

Chirag Jetani is the Founder and COO of Diamante Blockchain Holdings Inc. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about his long term vision for the network the ecosystem that surrounds it. Jetani explained everything from how retail users can benefit from enterprises using the blockchain, to the process of developing solutions in supply chain verification for the diamonds, textile, jewelry, healthcare and many more industries.

Known for his dynamic leadership and creative problem-solving, Jetani excels in transforming complex challenges into tangible successes. His strategic vision and hands-on approach have fueled significant advancements in Web 3.0, driving business growth and pioneering new ventures in diverse sectors.

At Diamante Blockchain they believe in the strength of community and collaboration, actively fostering an ecosystem where developers, partners, and users can thrive together. They are not just building technology— but creating a foundation for a more connected and equitable future.

To learn more about the project visit DiamanteBlockchain.com, and join the team on X.

BitcoinIRA is on a mission to help Americans retire. In 2016, the founders had a vision that changed the American retirement landscape forever. BitcoinIRA brought the first cryptocurrency IRA to the world and has been the market leader since igniting the industry.

Chris Kline is the co-founder and CRO at BitcoinIRA. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the bitcoin market and the differences between an ETF and an IRA.

Challenged to develop a way for individuals to directly invest in Bitcoin for retirement, Chris Kline co-founded BitcoinIRA. Kline then developed the process and exclusive partnerships to create a full-service, turnkey solution allowing investors to capitalize on the rapidly growing digital currency marketspace for their retirement portfolio. He now serves as the Chief Revenue Officer of BitcoinIRA. Under his leadership, the company has achieved significant growth, with assets under custodianship exceeding $14 billion.

Kline holds a degree in International Finance and Leadership from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He is a contributing writer for the Forbes council and has been featured by CNBC, Business Insider, and Yahoo Finance among other publications.

 Promotion: Go to BitcoinIRA.com/BitcoinPartner/ and tell them we sent you to get up to $500 off. 

B2Broker is a premier provider of liquidity solutions, white-label platforms, CRM systems and advanced trading mechanisms. Founded in 2014, B2Broker has consistently added new features and tools to its expansive liquidity and white-label offerings. With the contribution of B2Broker’s sibling companies - B2BinPay, B2Core and B2Trader, the group delivers a comprehensive suite of B2B brokerage and exchange solutions.

Two members of the B2Broker leadership team recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the trends they are seeing with brokerages and exchanges:

Arthur Azizov is the CEO of B2Broker Group. Arthur laid the foundation for B2Broker in 2014, leveraging his technology experience to create an innovative liquidity provider. After B2Broker’s success, Arthur contributed to building an ecosystem of B2BinPay’s processing solutions, B2Core’s CRM suite and a host of other solutions for B2B clients.

John Murillo is the Chief Dealing Officer of the B2Broker group, providing much-needed guidance and insights thanks to his 20+ years of experience in the industry. John is working closely with B2Broker’s creative team to deliver streamlined and accessible solutions for businesses and their respective end-users.

To learn more about the group visit B2Broker.com.

The Bahamut blockchain is an innovative EVM-based, layer 1 solution, renowned for its security, decentralization, and scalability. It uses the FTN coin for network operations, cross-chain functionalities, and rewards. Notably secure, Bahamut has passed CERTIK and HEXENS assessments and introduces a unique Proof of Stake and Activity (POSA) consensus mechanism, rewarding validators based on engagement with their applications.

Pavel Aramyan, with almost five years of experience in web3 technology, is the Blockchain Program Lead at Bahamut. He has expertise in successfully leading Web3 projects and product development, such as NFTs, ERC20 tokens, DeFi products, and has been working on Bahamut since day one.

The Bahamut Foundation has launched the Bahamut Grants program, offering 10 million $FTN to support projects in areas like bridges, multi-signature wallets, DEXs, and RNG oracles. The program aims to foster Web3 development, supporting the Solidity language to attract more developers. Applications are open on the Bahamut Arena Grants webpage, promising opportunities for those looking to innovate in the Web3 space.

KeychainX AG is a Swiss based crypto recovery company helping people access lost crypto since 2017. The company also has a patent pending keyless crypto wallet based on biometrics such as a fingerprint or your DNA.

Robert Rhodin is the CEO of KeychainX. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the needs for developing keyless crypto wallets that can protect people’s identity the wealth of digital asset holders in the age of advanced AI and deep fakes.

KeychainX, it is a cryptocurrency wallet recovery service operating since 2017. The company recovered wallet keys for many clients from all over the world and you can see some of their raving reviews on Trustpilot where KeychainX has an almost perfect 4.9 ‘Excellent’ score.

To learn more about the company visit KeychainX.io or just send an email to KeychainX@protonmail.com if you need to talk about password recovery.

Rain Lõhmus is the founder of LHV Group, a public financial company listed on the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange in Estonia. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about his experiences with cryptocurrency ventures as well as the banking business.

Rain shared the story of his early days, how he first got interested in cryptocurrency projects, meeting Vitalik Buterin in the early days of Ethereum, his views on CBDCs and stablecoins, Bitcoin banking, privacy concerns and trade-offs, and banking regulations and failures. He also talked about staying cool after forgetting the password to a 250k ETH wallet. The discussion also touched upon AI optimism versus doomerism. And so much more.

N-PIK is an online gambling platform that utilizes its own PIK token, PLYP token to enable players to join raffles, as well as a comprehensive token-based economy to allow players to bet, wager, and win in the best games of skill and chance. The ecosystem's platforms are already licensed in Uganda and Kenya.

Li Aleksandr is a Project Manager at Nportverse. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about N-PIK.

Aleksandr Li stands out as a highly skilled professional in the blockchain industry, with a commendable track record spanning six years. His expertise and strategic insight have been pivotal in his roles, particularly at Bitget, where he significantly contributed as the Business Development Manager for the CIS region. Currently, Aleksandr is making waves at Nportverse as the Project Manager/Marketing Lead.

Cross Finance is a next-generation digital ecosystem of cutting-edge payment solutions, bridging the worlds of banking and blockchain. CrossFi seamlessly integrates these two pivotal segments of the global economy into a unified ecosystem, offering unparalleled scalability and processing speed of up to 1 million transactions per second through the core of the CrossFi Chain—a modular architecture based on Cosmos Tendermint.

The Cross Finance foundation, rooted in Ethermint and Evmos, ensures interoperability between blockchains, transaction anonymity, and the integration of EVM-compatible DApps. The tandem operation of two native coins, MPX and XFI, fortifies CrossFi’s tokenomics foundation, providing users with a seamless and robust financial experience.

0xHosomaki (George) is DeFi Strategy Lead at Cross Finance, responsible at CrossFi for xApp and xAssets products. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the ecosystem.

Armando Pantoja (@_tallguytycoon):

Armando Pantoja is a leading FinTech expert and entrepreneur with over 15 years in financial markets and software engineering, complemented by a decade-plus journey in the realms of crypto and Bitcoin. His career is distinguished by generating eight-figure exits in cryptocurrency companies, and he is recognized as a pivotal voice in blockchain and cryptocurrency discourse. Pantoja is also celebrated as a thought leader and influential speaker in the financial technology industry.

Robert Croak (@robertcroak):

Robert Croak, the creator of Sillybandz, is an innovative entrepreneur with extensive experience in crypto and Bitcoin spanning over a decade. Beginning with a family business, he revolutionized the toy industry and expanded into real estate and technology. His entrepreneurial journey is marked by significant contributions to the business and cryptocurrency worlds.

Established in 2016, Cash2Bitcoin.com is one of the largest and fastest-growing cryptocurrency ATM deployment services in the United States. 

In our latest podcast episode we were thrilled to have Justin Sun, the founder of Tron and advisor to HTX, as our guest. Justin shared his insights on a range of topics, starting with the impact of the US Bitcoin ETF approval on the crypto industry. We also explored the ongoing debate on the difference between decentralized and centralized exchanges, and the importance of transparency and decentralization in cryptocurrency platforms. Justin also shed light on the concept of democratic governance for cryptocurrency exchanges. Finally, we discussed the emergence of new governance platforms as exemplified by HTX DAO.

Composable and Picasso are the team leading the extension of IBC to all ecosystems in order to bring to life secure and chain-agnostic interoperability for users and builders. 

Picasso currently powers cross-ecosystem IBC across Polkadot, Kusama, Cosmos with 20+ connected chains and soon Ethereum, Solana, and NEAR will also be connected. 

Composable will leverage the various IBC connections with the addition of Composable’s CVM & MANTIS to bring to life seamless, secure, and cost-efficient intent execution across all connected chains.

Omar ‘brainjar’ Zaki is the founder of Composable and Picasso. He joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the technology.

Armando Pantoja, known as "TallGuyTycoon," is a charismatic individual where social
media influence meets a dynamic world of tech and innovation.

Armando's journey is marked by visionary leadership and a track record of
transformative ventures. From the creation of a groundbreaking AI-driven platform for
assessing crypto projects, Armando has consistently pushed the boundaries of what's
possible. His commitment to innovation is not only reflected in his successful ventures
but also in his recognition with prestigious accolades and awards. Armando has also
amassed a substantial following on social media platforms, with over 600k followers on
Instagram, 100k on TikTok, and 30k subscribers on YouTube.

As a prominent member of the Benzinga Advisory Council for Blockchain &
Cryptocurrency, Armando Pantoja, known as "TallGuyTycoon," stands at the forefront of thought leadership in the rapidly evolving field or Blockchain. Beyond the digital realm, Armando continues to inspire a new generation of tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, leaving an indelible mark on the industry and beyond.

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