005 - Bob Burnett on Build With Bitcoin

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Bob Burnett, CEO and founder of Barefoot Mining, shares his journey from the personal computer industry to the Bitcoin space. He emphasizes the importance of forward thinking and the simplicity in Bitcoin's design, contrasting it with the complexities of Ethereum. Bob discusses the unique approach of Barefoot Mining, focusing on small, decentralized mining sites that offer diversity and flexibility. He believes in protecting the Bitcoin base layer and allowing innovation to happen at higher layers.
Bob encourages individuals to get involved in the Bitcoin community and make a lasting impact on the future of finance. Bob discusses his experience working in a public Fortune 200 company and the negative impact that going public had on the company's culture and objectives. Bob also shares his involvement with Ocean, a mining pool that aims to provide transparency and block template creation in the mining industry. He emphasizes the importance of hash rate and the scarcity of block space in the future, especially for financial services companies.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Bob Burnett and his forward-thinking perspective
10:54 Bob's journey from the personal computer industry to Bitcoin
38:20 The unique approach of Barefoot Mining
45:07 Barefoot Mining's energy mix and geographic footprint
46:05 The importance of remaining a private mining company and the structure of Barefoot Mining
46:34 The Impact of Going Public
49:17 Ocean Mining: Transparency and Block Template Creation
53:34 The Scarcity of Block Space and Hash Rate
01:26:07 Taking Risks and Pursuing Ideas
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