In this episode of the Build-a-Mine podcast, host Trevor Bello engages in a captivating conversation with Kent Halliburton, CEO and co-founder of Sazmining. Kent shares his inspiring journey from growing up on a cranberry farm in Oregon to becoming a passionate advocate for Bitcoin mining and renewable energy solutions. The discussion delves into the innovative concept of "mining as a service," which Sazmining offers, making Bitcoin mining accessible to a broader audience without the complexities of traditional mining setups. Trevor and Kent explore the significance of acquiring "wild sats"—freshly minted bitcoins that are free from third-party interactions—and the importance of sustainable mining practices. Kent highlights the company's commitment to using renewable energy sources, including hydropower, and their unique approach to heat reuse in their mining operations in locations like Wisconsin, Paraguay, and Norway. Listeners will gain insights into the evolving landscape of Bitcoin mining, the challenges faced by miners, and the potential for future growth in the industry. Kent emphasizes the need for the Bitcoin community to engage more with mining and the importance of decentralization in securing the network. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in Bitcoin, mining, and sustainable energy solutions. Links Sazmining Website - https://www.sazmining.com/ Sazmining X - https://x.com/sazmining Sazmining LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sazmining/ Kent's X - https://x.com/khalliburton Kent's LinkedInn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalliburton/ (00:00 - 03:00) Introduction (03:00 - 07:49) Kent's background and journey into Bitcoin (07:49 - 08:37) Sazmining's approach to democratizing Bitcoin mining (08:37 - 09:55) Importance of Sazmining for new Bitcoiners (09:55 - 10:02) Inspiration from Compass Mining (10:02 - 10:58) Demand for acquiring Bitcoin at a discount (10:58 - 12:12) Psychological aspects of mining vs. buying Bitcoin (12:12 - 14:08) SaaS Mining's hosting model and benefits (14:08 - 19:02) Overview of Sazmining's data center sites (19:02 - 20:22) Norway site and its unique features (20:22 - 22:35) Heat reuse technology and its benefits (22:35 - 24:00) Addressing Bitcoin's environmental concerns (24:00 - 26:27) Sazmining's commitment to renewable energy (26:27 - 29:03) Educational efforts in the Bitcoin mining community (29:03 - 30:10) Differences between Bitcoin mining and the broader Bitcoin community (30:10 - 32:37) Kent's perspective on Bitcoin's future (32:37 - 35:17) Sazmining's dashboard demonstration (35:17 - 39:04) Kent's insights on scaling and future goals (39:04 - 49:00) Long-term vision for Sazmining (49:00 - 52:49) Kent's thoughts on Bitcoin and freedom (52:49 - 57:02) Closing remarks and contact information Bitcoin Mining World - https://bitcoinminingworld.com/ MasterMINED - https://bitcoin.mastermined.club/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Trevor's X - https://x.com/TrevorBello Trevors LinkedIn - / trevor-bello-1639ab301 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trevors Nostr - TrevorBello@satlantis.io Trevors Email - Trevor@bitcoinminingworld.com Build-a-Mine X - https://x.com/BuildaMinePod Build-a-Mine Nostr - BAM@primal.net ⁠ Bitcoin Mining World and The Build-a-Mine Podcast are committed to empowering the next generation of Bitcoin miners. Our educational content is thoughtfully crafted to provide a solid foundational framework, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully build your own Bitcoin mining operation. By purchasing equipment and infrastructure from Bitcoin Mining World, you directly support the creation of additional content and educational programs, driving the decentralization of Bitcoin and expanding the global mining ecosystem.