2025-03-03T17:27:15Z https://yabu.me KristianCsep https://yabu.me/npub1u0s3je2fg2l6q3vxc6zgjhmpukyu0ev9n36sw3jmw9zruvhmk8mqjrsae8 https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/e3e119654942bfa04586c684895f61e589c7e5859c7507465b71443e32fbb1f6/eb2e3248453ad1af7c9dfdbb44546f1f89ba33a20928a767eaaba9fdbc16c0f3.webp https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/e3e119654942bfa04586c684895f61e589c7e5859c7507465b71443e32fbb1f6/eb2e3248453ad1af7c9dfdbb44546f1f89ba33a20928a767eaaba9fdbc16c0f3.webp https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs99wmkzal8k8dfqc3rpvqyyvd3uz3ngzlqsvpfw9rguwx7ma0464czyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvys44x8 💥 Another block found using on-demand hashrate! <br/><br/>A miner found a 3.125 BTC block by renting hashrate through Braiins Hashpower and pointing it to Parasite Pool.<br/><br/>• Block: 938713<br/>• Hashrate: 6 PH/s<br/>• Budget: $200<br/>• Hashpower fees: 0<br/><br/>Congratulations👏<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/e568f0764a1969d1c18336226da5dcf78716b76349c7589b3e108801b62ea823.jpg"> 2026-03-02T15:38:12Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvnue5wjtctpcp3xs04zh28dklmaefdsx7p2hhcc2twv2yf8n4dngzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvgrflrl In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9u6umk0ezww8ncpm99dr82jvpemfd0r9v9xm7ztamlt3aepzvvxquf5c3r'>nevent1q…5c3r</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Thanks buddy, hope you like the read. Let me know 🙌 2025-10-30T16:58:42Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqk9aczjm64xeaxg30c7jms2623f6a6jutnraeguz80afe3mewdvszyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvf9gm0w In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgeh7744tdmlnwccmu0mywkprl2mt6keavzhtzzlyx5x4ukmy0sdsppamhxue69uh5umewwd68ytnrwgewn6py'>nevent1q…n6py</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>LOVE IT, kudos Francis 🔥🔥 2025-10-23T14:49:27Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszv7l0vntcjypdfljz38kvl3fp5axc0ccejj8vj64zq4c4g5zvm4gzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvg6j4ca In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0f6wtrecqnt23qs0l377cm2xla6xu74py895kt5u64e2g2wd92eq7ukq85'>nevent1q…kq85</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Fuck ye 🫡🤙 2025-10-19T00:29:41Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstnh52ghgn0v2hnflmsnkrdm945kg7qv9aj4d9r3dk0zef2p22u3czyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvfx0pxw For my friend’s birthday I framed the original El Salvador newspapers from the important days since the announcement of bitcoin as legal tender.<br/><br/>Happy birthday, boss!<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/3624e71e62f3d6afd900cdf1829468b51d4cf695102df8055d501e5b19639b65.jpg"> 2025-10-18T20:29:52Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstlwpnc2h4vx7j3uj8jl7a37jv8jznjnyx99amvdla7sckafcqdaqzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclv8n8ax6 Use bitcoin and do cool shit.<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://blossom.primal.net/d36ec5e3691f6fb8385072d07c1dd46e57fda50b595fcd6cde9c190bc6ab5d79.mov"></video> 2025-10-06T20:23:35Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0gkcg43v3hssd787vlllfqm3u28md4mpshs3ynv7lzw8le0k6avgzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvqw9pzp Don’t print money, bake bitcoin cakes<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/5d038c2fe4d06c901d63edf7f70c705b41b05b7c059eb5cc8483116e00cbb09f.jpg"> 2025-09-27T17:04:52Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswkz82tzelkp3gmc5s9paqpk54vhs4wsuyn7cfac04de9crp7zqzqzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvw0663x Robin is a bitcoin podcast beast. This was fun!<br/><br/>✅Saylor as a bad actor<br/>✅Heaters vs corporate hashrate<br/>✅Bitaxes overtaking the world<br/><br/>Episode drops next week. Thanks for the invite man🤘<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/f6b99587d49171c2b1ea80a87773d3c8785504319c69f7c7a832462c17c4abd9.jpg"> 2025-09-24T17:29:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsz8rk3wzhfz7sjqctcgcw8vmwau7m2cjfvr6m8dl5kdrsx9z3fgyqzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvjm9hl3 300 people came for a signed copy of my Mining Guide, blessed. My main message was that most shouldn’t mine, but everyone should understand it. Next book party at NABS 🤙<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/b070cf74cacde585ffda4607ef5a165e9cf0472d90dab248f789f2f5e589647a.jpg"> 2025-09-21T19:55:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvltk4lx0zdazf8y0jtzzaap5urknth9xnj5744dwp66p0p2vml7czyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclv2a80fu In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsynfa6up70xtv703cdn3nqnvry2f5n9mqpavgn0h97mz8p98j65qgpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhg3u5z3p'>nevent1q…5z3p</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I did and thank you too 🤜🤛 2025-09-13T11:42:09Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9a9kh2hqrv507g3kqpklj7n8x5zz6k8g752rpgvehdyjmqxvv2xqzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvjjxpau In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqpzvpjn6tqntry96w4ffrj05pl47fcvuhsj4cgk2609wa3k8ld9cpupmhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhj2v3swaehxw309aex2mrp0yhxumm5daeks6fwwa5kute9xgc8wumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmv9ujnyvrhwden5te0wfjkccte9eekjctdwd68ytnrdakj7ffjxpmhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuvrcvd5xzapwvdhk6te9xgc8wumn8ghj7mnxwfjkccte9eshqup0y5erqamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7tjwvhxumm5daeks6fwwa5kute9xgc8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnwv4u8getj0ghxxmmd9ujnyvrhwden5te0vejkuunfwgkhxtnwda6x7umgdyh8w6tww3tx9n'>nevent1q…tx9n</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Working on it 🫡<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/09458ec86a7e389ba08ee339300e72e81d06e47342843718103d8641d6b75a18.jpg"> 2025-09-13T07:41:49Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdj677velh2mhxu684kgaqyl6uvxyvp5w24g3czlvs48kqvlx93dczyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvqfeew6 Talking to a factory to make more Lego miners so follow me if you want one. This one I’m giving away on Twitter 🤙<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/f98999ce02d6993795171cc54eb9d784708210bb94d04a8d51830a647a8e3e70.jpg"> 2025-09-13T03:31:19Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspgd84en5lpnxzz3qhxlkw052xhjzzd2yyjuyq893yetkgsuth5zczyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvea6ct8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8v5mwf6mqy3xjz4m04sh0xtdncrl4002en6ewx7jg9hkct534ekgpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhg7l34mh'>nevent1q…34mh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Thanks! But I decided to use the one with the marketing lady from Whatsminer. I think she attracts more clicks than me 😄 2025-09-06T09:21:57Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszgevzv2p83kpu39ja7rpdvgaxafn7vrtyfwx3ch5gh89a4x43a3czyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvt4ew5n NEW VIDEO: visited the world’s 2nd largest bitcoin miner manufacturer in China 🇨🇳 to ask all your questions 🎬 Youtube video LIVE <a href="https://youtu.be/zSMQ1olHMgY?si=u7IjYVGA-l4QWHC6">https://youtu.be/zSMQ1olHMgY?si=u7IjYVGA-l4QWHC6</a> <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/9a7fc00d9b93d295b822218833659a6de00674007270080abbc9fdbc5fbd8db1.png"> 2025-09-05T13:00:48Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9n9hvtm9vmwek694p4m2tuy4uawnhmpfltnf8tfzdcc8wr6pyvsqzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclva2psj4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszu8ddlxa4l4ys06suz0puyg6lfatvvpd2m2cg2mpvga347yym74qpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhg2tusna'>nevent1q…usna</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Free ebook available now (physical copies on Amazon end of September) <a href="https://braiins.com/books/the-ultimate-bitcoin-mining-guide">https://braiins.com/books/the-ultimate-bitcoin-mining-guide</a> 2025-09-02T00:37:21Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswpmp554xt69v3j3t0qcn5eg7ertz3v6h0x8x4hv8jwr4s4es63sszyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvs6jp7q 6 years ago I quit KPMG.<br/><br/>Today I launched my book in Hong Kong.<br/><br/>250 copies gone in 2 days.<br/><br/>Big thanks to… me 😁<br/><br/>For having the guts to walk away from a stable, well-paid career that looked good on paper but felt like slow death in the long run.<br/><br/>I jumped into bitcoin without knowing much.<br/><br/>Just curiosity, and a feeling it mattered.<br/><br/>So let me be the proof: if I can figure it out and build a career in it, so can you.<br/><br/>My book will help you do the same.<br/><br/>The whole industry, made simple.<br/><br/>🟠 Free ebook → Braiins website<br/>🟠 Physical book → Amazon &amp; Braiins Store in September<br/>🟠 Audiobook → YouTube &amp; Spotify in October<br/><br/>I’d be honored to hear your feedback.<br/><br/>Looking back, it’s funny how this all started…<br/><br/>Four years ago I had a small idea. What if Braiins launched a bitcoin publishing house?<br/><br/>Not for profit, just to give back.<br/><br/>Since then:<br/>✅ 10+ titles in Czech<br/>✅ Now our 9th English title<br/>✅ Free ebooks<br/>✅ Physical books on Amazon<br/><br/>We’re building the bitcoin library I wish I had when I started.<br/><br/>I love it.<br/><br/>And now, village boy launching a bitcoin book in Hong Kong.<br/><br/>Life is wild.<br/><br/>Thanks to everyone who supported me along the way.<br/><br/>I almost gave up more than once.<br/><br/>But here we are.<br/><br/>Blessed 🧡<br/><br/>And I’m not slowing down.<br/><br/>Let’s do a mining documentary, podcast, and more.<br/><br/>Onwards!<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/6a8f6f701ee8a727dacbfefe7a0fc79e5abcb1d64ec0d1311902d436a9478fba.jpg"> 2025-09-01T23:44:15Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyr7thgehm37nx3n2wz56cwcu8xtysd2tqv4a7mhk5y6ld4uyglfszyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvx3cwh2 LuckyMiner strikes again 😅 After community push for open-source… they dropped another closed Bitaxe derivative.<br/><br/>It stacks like GPUs via PCIe, powered by a cheap ASIC PSU. Neat. So I asked about FOSS, again. Got offered Chinese wine and a cigarette instead..<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/bf447425e5e8bafbd7e5b6c0cb45c4dfd8450ebe0dc5f74ec597f106096c94f5.jpg"> 2025-08-28T01:10:37Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspj9jwexxp84am2v578msqhh85dvm2kyttmjsk8yqv459dqqwvmnszyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvlmd47n This is Adam.<br/><br/>Adam is a bitcoin and hydrocarbon maximalist. Adam mines quieter than your dishwasher.<br/><br/>Be like Adam.<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://blossom.primal.net/19814a0f074c9810f4575c9add58cf2cb91690c90fb0fa217917f00d92f47dca.mp4"></video> 2025-08-15T12:57:15Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9f7aeux94uumen22ydy2qm93y7xdxfq780alul3ms3efkscc3ugszyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvuuu50u It’s done!<br/><br/>Everything I’ve learned in 7 years, packed into the complete mining industry guide.<br/><br/>Get yours at BTC Asia in Hong Kong, end of this month.<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/3b2c5d02d09f2670dbad6c5a856d9e212b7537be09a91044aef6b340f0600758.jpg"> 2025-08-13T16:56:08Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8amrd8k4mcuzwsrjeu60rnvfds5573samv0zfgxxuaaulyklxcwszyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvh4d232 Prague is based🔥<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/6a0fd8196abd46f87d5b4c6e351ee7ecc2197a206fe41fdfc77324533f381639.jpg"> 2025-07-31T18:44:51Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsq36atrufhq6l6wfwl3d9lhhhsysjck7s65zr6hu45xy9927x7lfqzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvcajfm5 Over 1 trillion hashes added to secure bitcoin 🫡<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://blossom.primal.net/458799106366dd04062cf237c152755eaefe78dc44f545aa420a9bccfe4e422c.mov"></video> 2025-07-26T17:31:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstazfgxrh2qr27u698uulaadfu2hy98g8hzcvwprrt5w74dme32hgzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclv7cfugs Anything can be Bitcoin Propaganda! Even a half a megawatt wind tunnel 🫡<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://blossom.primal.net/21685ef727182903ededa0f336dfb42197c1d6f4b93fb632f6dc8fcd7ff14ea1.mov"></video> 2025-07-15T15:14:32Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx903dsmucwsgkxmhmv0kcgekyd0ha0nt9xs38fhuvcuuwg0f5tegzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvtg0df3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8suntslp658h8jlp2ytnx9yezkp4pmnjuq89l9dyfzmu6m0h6qmspzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhg6cvu02'>nevent1q…vu02</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Mining in international waters sounds awesome 😎 2025-07-02T10:02:46Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0jjchs7gds89d8s2a0zm32lluvkj5f430y8phe0ps0etjza7gz3qzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclv8v87z3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvg3smv2622ct6etlztlzlefn6xw64znjpukr5z8t945ysjcw3tpgpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhgygz2s7'>nevent1q…z2s7</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This guy is active in Home Mining Wizards group on Telegram. He is unfortunately not on Nostr. 2025-07-02T10:01:43Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyw70uvady3mmteal05atzm0579mljm2l4y3drzfwp32psq0qpaqgzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvcye5ay In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqzjpmugl7v3p4azwq54kerx4l4xy6lpcyjcktn29kjdnu0dgndaqppamhxue69uhkztnwdaejumr0dslya5c4'>nevent1q…a5c4</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>What would you like to know?<br/><br/>This guy is active in Home Mining Wizards group on Telegram. 2025-07-02T10:01:21Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfw6xr60sxxuyys0cs54gfz7ytp87xefnzqqhsfwpev7caupm9wkszyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvzhy2en In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8fwckruau9f8hhhnmw0pv3297yf6cf0pqzyut0h4k95l6quw6clspr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezucnfw33k76twv4ezuum0vd5kzmqtx0pqk'>nevent1q…0pqk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>He’s not but he is active in Home Mining Wizards group on Telegram where I posted his story also. 2025-07-02T09:59:38Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsp3y3kxz7upekp6h75s5vsgcmrm6ngpdtyrsx3ffaz2krrgz3etjgzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclv9kf8du My friend built a house… heated by a bitcoin miner.<br/><br/>6 kW hydro Antminer heats the whole 140 m² (1500 ft²) home plus hot water for the bathroom.<br/><br/>He called this a “Bitcoin Shower Project” but I think it’s a Hashpunk Citadel 🔥<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/33ae8b146cc2a7519772388c73ebb8579772bde55b26ff12e58f5e7d7d7149f3.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/ae740cc0e773b8acb040ca012906898568be61b4ea89985e545f6245395ffa50.jpg"> 2025-07-01T21:39:45Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqzkqhj6xdztkrhj6zstjfq2xwt8fwcycq54afxunlmh7jlzak2sgzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvrahwsn In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvduwmyv3nxyh3s0r7rzqmmnmyucskw54kmfdnkzyvt96r2hgsn9gpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhgumz74g'>nevent1q…z74g</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Yes I posted from China, it was beer oclock here 😄🤙 2025-06-15T05:18:37Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx0qp7s39kvqy2fd7zsxeuv35lrjkyk2jz7002hm9zpde7m2qycsszyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvlv8gjl Cheers to Friday with Bitcoin Beer 🍻<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://blossom.primal.net/e269989ba7b8b30ce50e6b7f067e0f3f191a9940ed14504911907734048aceb6.mp4"></video> 2025-06-13T15:05:25Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrgusjy7l8pnfrherwamnujfjehj5h38zpg7227kd0tv5zfpp002gzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclveq24d9 Visited the LuckyMiner factory in China 🇨🇳<br/><br/>They don’t mess around.<br/><br/>And they also don’t care about open source.<br/><br/>Highlights and full Q&amp;A 👇<br/><br/>🟠 PROFESSIONAL FACTORY<br/><br/>LuckyMiner R&amp;D and assembly is co-located in a big electronics factory.<br/><br/>This factory has a full SMT line and professional-grade assembly shared with other major clients.<br/><br/>SMT = Surface Mount Technology, an automated process where machines place components directly onto a printed circuit board (PCB).<br/><br/>In short, this is how real electronics are made at scale.<br/><br/>And this SMT line is brand new and worth millions of dollars.<br/><br/>It’s a line for the big boys.<br/><br/>And many big mining brands we all know manufacture here.<br/><br/>LuckyMiner has their offices, R&amp;D, assembly and testing upstairs.<br/><br/>Just a floor above the SMT line in the photo.<br/><br/>Daily production capacity ∼600 LuckyMiners.<br/><br/>But for larger orders they can access the huge assembly line downstairs.<br/><br/>This is as high tech as it gets.<br/><br/>Do you want to see more photos? 📸<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>🟠 Then I sat down with the CMO and CTO.<br/><br/>This Q&amp;A could be titled:<br/><br/>FROM BITAXE CLONES TO PROPRIETARY DESIGNS<br/><br/>or also known as<br/><br/>WE CARE ABOUT MONEY, NOT FOSS<br/><br/>Here we go:<br/><br/>Q: Why is the firmware closed source despite using Bitaxe?<br/><br/>A: Our focus is speed and delivery. Open source creates upgrade confusion and more support issues for non-technical users. They prefer a locked-down, “stupid-proof” experience to avoid bad reviews, returns, and additional customer service workload.<br/><br/>Q: Will you open-source the firmware in the future?<br/><br/>A: They said “gradually,” but without any specific plan. They claimed LV05 firmware is already open and provided a GitHub link. For LV07 and LV08, they shared a third-party community-maintained link but said it’s not officially supported or maintained by them.<br/><br/>Q: Can users install AxeOS?<br/><br/>A: No, LV07 and LV08 hardware isn’t compatible.<br/><br/>Q: What’s the difference between LV07 and LV08?<br/><br/>A: LV07 has 2 chips and LV08 has 9. Both are proprietary hardware, no longer Bitaxe clones.<br/><br/>Q: Will you collaborate with OSMU?<br/><br/>A: We are open in principle, but language and cultural barriers make it hard. We’re not actively doing it.<br/><br/>Responses became vague or hesitant when pressed further.<br/><br/>Q: How does LV07/08 performance compare to Bitaxe?<br/><br/>A: They said it’s hard to compare because LV07 and LV08 are different designs. There&#39;s no universal benchmark. But they emphasized that their production quality is higher and pointed to their professional factory setup, which also produces hardware for mainstream mining brands.<br/><br/>Q: What sets you apart from typical Chinese hardware?<br/><br/>A: They emphasized better quality, professional assembly or injection-molded casings (unlike Bitaxe which is 3D printed). They said they care about building a good brand reputation in Asia to minimize support problems or negative reviews.<br/><br/>Q: What’s your quality control process?<br/><br/>A: Didn’t share specifics, just said it’s a priority. Their facilities back this up with a dedicated 300 units testing bench, professional factory resources, and in-house assembly.<br/><br/>Q: What caused the LV08 shipping pause?<br/><br/>A: They said the reliability wasn’t ideal and they decided to redesign the board before continuing full production.<br/><br/>Q: Why can’t firmware be updated via GUI?<br/><br/>A: Most users aren’t technical. Allowing GUI updates increases returns and bad reviews. They prefer a locked-down or “stupid-proof” experience.<br/><br/>Q: Will you support other algos like Kaspa?<br/><br/>A: No plans now but we’re watching trends. Recently we had some talks with ETC miner companies. But we will continue to release more consumer oriented products this year.<br/><br/>Q: Any plans for a budget Ember One-style miner?<br/><br/>A: We don’t know what that is.<br/><br/>Q: What’s an ideal miner form factor and specs?<br/><br/>A: Depends on market segment. There is no one model which would fit all mining use cases.<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>The goal here is not to defend them.<br/><br/>After all, they greeted me with a Braiins Mini Miner clone.<br/><br/>But it’s interesting to see their ops and try to understand their mentality.<br/><br/>However, we won’t get more than this.<br/><br/>I pressed, followed up when answers were vague, tried from different angles.<br/><br/>Nothing helped.<br/><br/>They know what I’m asking and they want to keep their face.<br/><br/>On the other hand the tour was fascinating and they seem like nice guys to talk over lunch.<br/><br/>🟠 TLDR:<br/><br/>Open source is a liability to them.<br/><br/>Making quick money is everything.<br/><br/>Sharing makes competitors move faster.<br/><br/>…<br/><br/>There is nothing else to add to this story.<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/4606ef2c832f67518829f8caefb89dd80f993ec148eca8d7dde4d1424d7cc975.jpg"> 2025-06-12T09:10:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvv06xxazv3pxf2j282248a37wc3as6q9p5yh2su5s2yvk3x5ppfqzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclves4454 Visited MicroBT HQ in Shenzhen 🇨🇳<br/><br/>First reaction to the list of community questions: “Is this industrial espionage?”<br/><br/>In China, everyone’s a competitor and the default is: SHARE NOTHING. But I got them talking a bit, Q&amp;A soon.<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/91552fa3f76d21753adfffe39909c5a6455d167c7e917f69c4073155f5ea4c95.jpg"> 2025-06-10T16:23:34Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswrmhkr8nevsnssx76tp9mf5dhxec25tet9c6rv3fsg0csk2hapnczyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvgxv2l7 Vegas was wild… but Braiins didn’t (and won’t) sponsor.<br/><br/>My highlights from the world’s biggest bitcoin conference 👇<br/><br/>🔶 VIBE IS CHANGING<br/><br/>The conference was massive but felt very different.<br/><br/>As Bob Burnett put it: the suits are here.<br/><br/>Mainstream, crypto influencers, even Hollywood actors.<br/><br/>The underground punk days are over.<br/><br/>It’s not bad, just different.<br/><br/>And it’s not going back.<br/><br/>🔶 NO BOOTH, NO REGRETS<br/><br/>First time in years we at Braiins didn’t sponsor.<br/><br/>Why?<br/><br/>Because more retail foot traffic doesn’t help me when most people are asking “so… what’s bitcoin mining?”<br/><br/>Same booth, same team but only way more retail walkups asking basic stuff.<br/><br/>Not worth the budget.<br/><br/>Not for a b2b mining software company like Braiins.<br/><br/>So we just bought tickets and mingled.<br/><br/>Best decision ever.<br/><br/>🔶 BOOTH HIGHLIGHT<br/><br/>I met a company called Ferveret.<br/><br/>Never heard of them before.<br/><br/>They’re doing modular 2-phase immersion so each miner is in its own sealed pod.<br/><br/>Smart solution to the usual full-container downtime problem.<br/><br/>I would’ve missed it if I was stuck in a booth explaining what mining is.<br/><br/>Interesting design!<br/><br/>🔶 SIDE MISSIONS &gt; MAIN CONFERENCE<br/><br/>Most value happens outside the venue.<br/><br/>Dinners, drinks or off-road racing tournament with Cholla (photo of Gideon throwing my inflatable and Brad mid car jump).<br/><br/>The best business meeting ever.<br/><br/>Small side events and curated guest lists.<br/><br/>That equals actual business.<br/><br/>Will focus on that more moving forward.<br/><br/>Few hours at the conf is enough.<br/><br/>🔶 BITCOIN GOLF TOURNAMENT<br/><br/>Best side event of the week?<br/><br/>Samara-sponsored golf tournament by Bitcoin Sport Network.<br/><br/>They are doing it right:<br/><br/>Curated guest list + fun activities = the best networking.<br/><br/>Brains books and beers were there too 🍻<br/><br/>Looking forward to the next one.<br/><br/>BSN guys are the best event organizers.<br/><br/>🔶 WE ARE DONE SPONSORING<br/><br/>We’re cutting way back on booth sponsorships.<br/><br/>Conferences bring more retail, but that’s not our target.<br/><br/>Side events + direct meetings = better vibes and better ROI.<br/><br/>Bye bye conference sponsorships.<br/><br/>Hello more marketing budget!<br/><br/>🔶 CITY CHOICE MATTERS<br/><br/>Vegas was perfect.<br/><br/>15-min Uber ride for everything.<br/><br/>Quality hotels, activities, parties, shows.<br/><br/>Everything in one place.<br/><br/>Keep Vegas for next year, then give us a new city to explore (not Miami or I’m out).<br/><br/>Thank you Vegas, you delivered 🫡<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/0b008105f2f0d06d59544e3054834f0b3e784c3d2fba83852191333234fb09e5.jpg"> 2025-06-09T13:17:18Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxl06hkjgaf9mhvc0cy8fl83zp9rq46ksh0t683javxaeeuy5l8rgzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvexk722 Got questions for WhatsMiner?<br/><br/>I’m visiting their HQ in China next week and I’ll ask anything you drop below 👇<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/ad96b994292596bdda0473905fa8d7a8da765e519e861d3340a2ddfd895a226b.png"> 2025-06-08T00:22:27Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsp4c6g0mxcxz4204hhdhwamuty5rt5jggp4fmp9qm64ncv2z7hmvszyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclv3k7lj0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsd6gpagc0e7dr9avwpyzvjpm4nvks7l0ezqrxuznvewwukqzhww3cpz3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezummcw3ezuer9wcag20zp'>nevent1q…20zp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>We at Braiins never supported bigger blocks, we were against BCH and we supported Segwit. So no, your assumption is not correct.<br/><br/>That being said, I will support whatever the general consensus of noderunners and miners will be in the distant future. 2025-06-04T21:06:47Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswa3q0fx94vy839twn02hnk4hvas8h3nhd45ncmd3wuguqscp9s4gzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclv8ql8qg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsd9slgkdlqsy540cz95zsq0eetevu6u7whtc5wgutx6fvuz9akmaspz3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezummcw3ezuer9wcgn4dqf'>nevent1q…4dqf</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Bitcoin can be used however you see fit. At Braiins we like to collateralize and keep on our balance sheet. That’s what the book explores. 2025-06-04T20:52:24Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqst2jttegvpxq0us30t7wg826a3qscdxhx2pwxmak5d8z0uacsvnnszyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvem4g5r Never sell your bitcoin. Not even for Philly’s finest cheesesteak.<br/><br/>Comment NEVER SELL for a chance to win the book 🔥<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://blossom.primal.net/c5656345f2c715f668110f366b1a5784f0188d7537c2552449e1da990a013285.mp4"></video> 2025-06-04T20:37:25Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqnnqnt3juvmkdywz77pdjy8wxkczp8n4962pgs0gxejvu883lleqzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclv60vmwv Texas.<br/>I’m so back.<br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/993169eb96b705b19edfddb8db6d34cc8032ab43037222898a8108e2e2349164.jpg"> 2025-05-22T00:39:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqlwu649wlpk5pnre2xrafcrg0rnvqd85hx4epmygmnhfwdf3xxygzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvku6smg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2elq684rldxnwsstur50dwfe7q92p4z2eccacxnhpsczrz2hmgqqpzemhxue69uhkvet9v3ejumn0wd68ytnzv9hxg92rx8k'>nevent1q…rx8k</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Will always release new episodes on YouTube first so subscribe!<br/><br/>Let me know what we can improve in future episodes and enjoy: <a href="https://youtu.be/Q_BigzY7liU?si=o9Dgt0UwQgwqGmR4">https://youtu.be/Q_BigzY7liU?si=o9Dgt0UwQgwqGmR4</a> 2025-05-12T15:14:21Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2elq684rldxnwsstur50dwfe7q92p4z2eccacxnhpsczrz2hmgqqzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvaz26nv Texas oilfield bitcoin.<br/><br/>LIVE ON YOUTUBE 🔥<br/><br/>Link you know where 👇<br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/Qusd.png"> 2025-05-12T15:13:26Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgpr3d9wxpu97nyps4ent57auwq7hrvuakhudfv0782syrqllvnkczyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvywyf8p Texas oilfield bitcoin.<br/><br/>LIVE NOW ON YOUTUBE 🔥<br/><a href="https://lnkd.in/eAJt6ax3">https://lnkd.in/eAJt6ax3</a> <br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/QrCV.png"> 2025-05-08T15:16:10Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqst34ts6xrmwe0nsgsjq77vyydd44xnp0a56e4hxhfeyudadlqcmyczyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvwtp36p Two open-source bitcoin mining control boards now exist.<br/><br/>But why two? 🤔👇<br/><br/>We open sourced BCB100 in January.<br/><br/>Then 256 Foundation announced their own FOSS board project.<br/><br/>I was confused.<br/><br/>Why not build on top of ours?<br/><br/>They said their goals were different.<br/><br/>That it’s easier to start from scratch…<br/><br/>And now that we’ve seen more details,<br/><br/>IT MAKES SENSE.<br/><br/>Two boards. Two directions.<br/><br/>BCB100 (by Braiins)<br/>🟠 Built for industrial-scale uptime<br/>🟠 Plug-and-play with any S19 miner<br/>🟠 Tested in harsh real-world environments<br/>🟠 Easily adaptable for new industrial models (e.g. swap fan connectors for S21 series)<br/><br/>Libre Board (by 256 Foundation)<br/>🔸 Built for home mining and DIY projects<br/>🔸 Based on Raspberry Pi Compute Module (CM), modular and easy to expand<br/>🔸 USB-C and WiFi support, great for small home setups<br/>🔸 Ideal for tinkerers building heaters, automation, or custom rigs<br/>🔸 Not built for high-density or industrial use<br/><br/>The design focus is what separates them.<br/><br/>Adapting Libre for industrial use is possible but not practical.<br/><br/>Adapting BCB100 for new industrial use cases is faster and requires fewer changes.<br/><br/>TWO BOARDS. TWO USE CASES.<br/><br/>BOTH OPEN 🔥<br/><br/>Choose what fits.<br/><br/>Let’s build!<br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/QqDa.jpg"> 2025-05-07T17:00:47Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszw053pywn86w0cc40xljytpsh50cga548lryvpyph7f3zg2z0seszyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvur5w6e I’m visiting the Lucky Miner factory in China this week.<br/><br/>Got any questions or messages for the guy behind this closed-source Bitaxe clone? I’ll report back 👇<br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/QoxC.png"> 2025-05-06T16:15:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9mp3cje2h2fc0d3f26lqagskgnhsdk9zht8x5v2dq8ltnpgzagzczyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclva9anan I’m still fat.<br/><br/>Lost some weight by walking more, but it’s not enough. Target: 100 push-ups a day. Did 10 yesterday and everything hurts.<br/><br/>Making it public so I can’t slack. Update in a month! 2025-04-27T15:57:58Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8c966nsdrkmt08mdakej2jwtsmkf3wgfzl2smvfh49v6dkf6nlagzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvhundr0 Six years ago, I quit my fiat job.<br/><br/>Today I was flying a drone inside a mining container factory in China, shooting another behind-the-scenes video.<br/><br/>Thanks, bitcoin 🤘<br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/Qbun.jpg"> 2025-04-24T18:39:51Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspqv893jwy7vv5znjuhmn6xsls3xahr9kyuke3jdrd8t68c8j6ywgzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvw238ha Historic moment in bitcoin mining:<br/>Bitdeer enters the hardware game.<br/><br/>Here’s additional context based on comments from my previous post 👇<br/>1️⃣ Machine reliability<br/>2️⃣ Production<br/>3️⃣ Tariffs<br/>4️⃣ BTDR stock<br/><br/>The excitement for Sealminer A2 has been strong.<br/><br/>Some resellers claim they sold 15% of their stock in the first 24 hours.<br/><br/>That’s a great start.<br/><br/>But…<br/><br/>In mining, early hype means nothing if the machines don’t survive long-term or if production can’t scale.<br/><br/>1️⃣ MACHINE RELIABILITY<br/><br/>Let’s remember: no one outside Bitdeer has them running yet.<br/><br/>Bitcoin miners have been burned before. Many times.<br/><br/>So I highly recommend caution.<br/><br/>Buy some units. Let them run.<br/><br/>Wait to scale until the machines are battle-tested in harsh conditions for long enough.<br/><br/>We still know very little about these machines or their software.<br/><br/>And everything looks good on paper.<br/><br/>2️⃣ ON-TIME VOLUME PRODUCTION<br/><br/>Manufacturing excellence is the other side of the coin.<br/><br/>Bitdeer still has to prove it can ship on time and in bulk.<br/><br/>They’ve already had one round of delays and reallocated units.<br/><br/>They’re the only bitcoin hardware manufacturer I’ve seen refund preorders.<br/><br/>Not a great start.<br/><br/>Deliveries are now rolling, but a few weeks behind schedule.<br/><br/>They also canceled their original hydro unit and jumped straight to the “Pro” hydro version, which should ship in June.<br/><br/>So yes, some early operational hiccups.<br/><br/>Caution is in place.<br/><br/>(immersion: no information about those models yet)<br/><br/>3️⃣ TARIFFS<br/><br/>Chinese-made miners are OK right now.<br/><br/>They’re classified as computers, so duties are manageable.<br/><br/>But Vietnam has an edge.<br/><br/>Lower base tariffs and better US trade relations = fewer risks.<br/><br/>That’s why Vietnam matters.<br/><br/>Bitmain does the same by manufacturing some models in Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.<br/><br/>Bitdeer adding Vietnam contributes to global decentralization of hardware production.<br/><br/>This is huge.<br/><br/>This part of the story is bigger than most think.<br/><br/>MOQs: most units are sold to large resellers, who then sell to retail. So contact your supplier (like us at Braiins Store) for more info.<br/><br/>4️⃣ BTDR STOCK<br/><br/>Yes, Bitdeer is its own biggest client.<br/><br/>They mine with their machines first.<br/><br/>Same as Bitmain, but Bitmain isn’t publicly traded.<br/><br/>Extra points for BTDR.<br/><br/>That also gives Bitdeer an edge over other US public miners who don’t make their own hardware and rely on Chinese manufacturers.<br/><br/>This introduces a whole new player into the public miners race.<br/><br/>I’ll be watching BTDR’s performance closely.<br/><br/>EXCITING TIMES 🔥<br/><br/>This is just the beginning.<br/><br/>I’m not surprised others are just as hyped as I am.<br/><br/>We’ll publish a teardown soon and share what we learn.<br/><br/>Follow me so you don’t miss it.<br/>🦭🦭🦭<br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/Qaed.jpg"> 2025-04-23T15:23:39Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2vc37jq8tu592w5963c3eyttrea88ny7wk7q8gnaktjzramcsedqzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvrcrqu7 Bitmain ruled for a decade. The monopoly ends today.<br/><br/>Bitdeer&#39;s Sealminer A2 by is now shipping.<br/><br/>This company was born inside Bitmain, is backed by Tether, and trades on NASDAQ 🇺🇸.<br/><br/>Here’s the full story—and why it matters 👇<br/><br/>Bitmain has dominated bitcoin mining hardware since 2013 with Antminers.<br/><br/>Founded by Jihan Wu and Micree Zhan, they built an empire—always the number one, holding 80% of the market to this day.<br/><br/>No one comes close.<br/><br/>But then came internal politics.<br/><br/>Around 2019, the two founders started fighting for power.<br/><br/>Classic case of “two roosters in one room.”<br/><br/>By 2021, it ended with Jihan stepping down—taking some assets and business units with him.<br/><br/>That’s how Bitdeer was born.<br/><br/>A FORK OF BITMAIN.<br/><br/>At first, Bitdeer focused on self mining, hosting, and cloud mining.<br/><br/>Gigantic mining operations.<br/><br/>Then in 2023, they went public on NASDAQ as BTDR.<br/><br/>New capital for big plans.<br/><br/>In 2024, Bitdeer announced they’d start building miners—including their own ASIC chips.<br/><br/>So they acquired DesiweMiner (remember them?)<br/><br/>A Chinese bitcoin ASIC R&amp;D team.<br/><br/>At the end of 2024, they promised their first flagship miner: the A2.<br/><br/>Supposed to ship in Q1 this year.<br/><br/>Slight delays, but…<br/><br/>TODAY IT BECAME REAL.<br/><br/>The Sealminer A2 is now shipping worldwide.<br/><br/>🔶 Hashrate: 220–240T<br/>🔶 Power: 3630–3960W<br/>🔶 Efficiency: 16.5 J/T<br/><br/>✅ Made in Vietnam—not China<br/>✅ In stock—hundreds available now<br/><br/>Prices are great and tariffs are low—it qualifies as a “computer,” so it’s import-friendly.<br/><br/>Let us know if you want to try a few units, we now sell mini hardware too at Braiins.<br/><br/>But there’s more to the story…<br/><br/>TETHER INVESTED $150M.<br/><br/>And got ~25% of Bitdeer.<br/><br/>Remember that Tether made $13B profit in 2024.<br/><br/>So we will see their influence grow across the entire bitcoin space.<br/><br/>They’re the deepest pockets in the space—printing profits like no one else.<br/><br/>So yeah... mining power dynamics are shifting.<br/><br/>🟠 Bitdeer is here with cash and experience.<br/>🟠 Tether is buying influence right and left.<br/>🟠 BTDR is a real contender with a real product.<br/><br/>So WEN Braiins OS for 🦭?<br/><br/>We just ordered a few A2 units for testing.<br/><br/>We’ll take them apart, benchmark them, and see what’s under the hood.<br/><br/>Can we port Braiins OS to them?<br/><br/>Maybe.<br/><br/>We’ll report back soon.<br/><br/>Until then—watch this space.<br/><br/>Because...<br/><br/>Hardware is hard. But Bitdeer isn’t playing around.<br/><br/> And more competition is always a good thing ⚡<br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/QZgX.png"> 2025-04-22T18:31:42Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstarv0w8tnggg8qz7xesfcywn6u0y7w02q8scyumhkewj4k0fhwaqzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclv0ngvrh The Bitcoin ASIC Queen said YES💍<br/><br/>Happy to announce the genesis of the Bitcoin Mining Power Couple.<br/><br/>Of course I did it the most bitcoin way possible—and of course there’s a propaganda video coming<br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/QSOU.jpg"> 2025-04-16T16:01:42Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqst2zazrpk7cv847xqvj2jma5tmy7skww4f80c98mex4gsakzvv8eszyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclv0p0xk3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyqlx4tat343tfu6hudy9gq56rjmryepj7srlnq7steh28w3t6djgpzemhxw309ucnjv3wxymrst338qhrww3hxumnw044s7s'>nevent1q…4s7s</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Interesting insight 👇<br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/QRep.jpg"> 2025-04-16T04:59:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswvrgdjmlz2ccmvfcqt2pfhuk64zumcqrxr0vrav0yjfp5dzuuajczyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclv05tyrl This story split the room.<br/><br/>Some say patents and licenses are fiat, and copying is how we move forward. Others say the guy’s a fraud—and no true Bitcoiner. No consensus 🤔<br/><blockquote class="border-l-05rem border-l-strongpink border-solid"><div class="-ml-4 bg-gradient-to-r from-gray-100 dark:from-zinc-800 to-transparent mr-0 mt-0 mb-4 pl-4 pr-2 py-2">quoting <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"><a itemprop="url" href="/nevent1qqsyqlx4tat343tfu6hudy9gq56rjmryepj7srlnq7steh28w3t6djgpzemhxw309ucnjv3wxymrst338qhrww3hxumnw044s7s" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">nevent1q…4s7s</a></span> </div> This illegal Bitaxe clone is quietly dominating Asia.<br/><br/>Today I had lunch with the guy behind it 👇<br/><br/>He’s a young bitcoin entrepreneur from Shenzhen, China.<br/><br/>Quiet, humble—but running a serious operation: large-scale self-mining, hosting, and full-scale manufacturing of mining hardware and spare parts.<br/><br/>He’s been in the space since 2017.<br/><br/>Genuinely believes in bitcoin’s mission.<br/><br/>LuckyMiner started as a hobby in late 2023.<br/><br/>He said he wanted to help more people get into mining—not really to make a profit.<br/><br/>But in early 2024 the demand exploded.<br/><br/>Thousands sold.<br/><br/>BREAKING THE LICENSE.<br/><br/>Bitaxe is open source under CERN-OHL-S-2.0—which means any modifications must be published.<br/><br/>So why do it?<br/><br/>I asked him directly. He didn’t get angry or defensive. He said:<br/><br/>1️⃣ Retail customers in Asia don’t care about open source, and the Bitaxe brand isn’t suited for the local market<br/><br/>2️⃣ His team is juggling too many projects—releasing modifications is low priority. Their time is too valuable<br/><br/>Not great reasons—but they felt honest.<br/><br/>👉 Legit Bitaxes:<br/>They now manufacture open-source Bitaxes too—but only for B2B clients, fully license-compliant. LuckyMiners are sold direct to retail customers.<br/><br/>👉 Copying Braiins:<br/>They copied us too—and admitted it to my face. But that’s a story for next time. Follow me so you don’t miss it 😆<br/><br/>What’s next?<br/><br/>As sales kept growing, they added a Litecoin version earlier this year.<br/><br/>And they plan to keep expanding—with more form factors and higher production volumes.<br/><br/>But he says chip availability is the biggest bottleneck.<br/><br/>CHIPS ARE THE PROBLEM.<br/><br/>Everywhere.<br/><br/>Or rather—not having chips available for purchase is the story here for me.<br/><br/>Hope we find a solution.<br/><br/>Anyways…<br/><br/>I don’t support his decisions.<br/><br/>But I have to admit—he’s a really nice guy, bitcoiner at heart, and I appreciated his honest answer and perspective on the Asian market.<br/><br/>Now you know the story behind the most controversial mini-miner on the market.<br/><br/>Curious to hear your thoughts.<br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/QQPF.png"> </blockquote> 2025-04-16T04:23:15Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyqlx4tat343tfu6hudy9gq56rjmryepj7srlnq7steh28w3t6djgzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvd9037m This illegal Bitaxe clone is quietly dominating Asia.<br/><br/>Today I had lunch with the guy behind it 👇<br/><br/>He’s a young bitcoin entrepreneur from Shenzhen, China.<br/><br/>Quiet, humble—but running a serious operation: large-scale self-mining, hosting, and full-scale manufacturing of mining hardware and spare parts.<br/><br/>He’s been in the space since 2017.<br/><br/>Genuinely believes in bitcoin’s mission.<br/><br/>LuckyMiner started as a hobby in late 2023.<br/><br/>He said he wanted to help more people get into mining—not really to make a profit.<br/><br/>But in early 2024 the demand exploded.<br/><br/>Thousands sold.<br/><br/>BREAKING THE LICENSE.<br/><br/>Bitaxe is open source under CERN-OHL-S-2.0—which means any modifications must be published.<br/><br/>So why do it?<br/><br/>I asked him directly. He didn’t get angry or defensive. He said:<br/><br/>1️⃣ Retail customers in Asia don’t care about open source, and the Bitaxe brand isn’t suited for the local market<br/><br/>2️⃣ His team is juggling too many projects—releasing modifications is low priority. Their time is too valuable<br/><br/>Not great reasons—but they felt honest.<br/><br/>👉 Legit Bitaxes:<br/>They now manufacture open-source Bitaxes too—but only for B2B clients, fully license-compliant. LuckyMiners are sold direct to retail customers.<br/><br/>👉 Copying Braiins:<br/>They copied us too—and admitted it to my face. But that’s a story for next time. Follow me so you don’t miss it 😆<br/><br/>What’s next?<br/><br/>As sales kept growing, they added a Litecoin version earlier this year.<br/><br/>And they plan to keep expanding—with more form factors and higher production volumes.<br/><br/>But he says chip availability is the biggest bottleneck.<br/><br/>CHIPS ARE THE PROBLEM.<br/><br/>Everywhere.<br/><br/>Or rather—not having chips available for purchase is the story here for me.<br/><br/>Hope we find a solution.<br/><br/>Anyways…<br/><br/>I don’t support his decisions.<br/><br/>But I have to admit—he’s a really nice guy, bitcoiner at heart, and I appreciated his honest answer and perspective on the Asian market.<br/><br/>Now you know the story behind the most controversial mini-miner on the market.<br/><br/>Curious to hear your thoughts.<br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/QQPF.png"> 2025-04-15T13:44:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszrhhkgqjpy8z3cjv4cs8l8d0p3w2x77cfzpgy7slhgpa4ay2rnpqzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclv3crd0k In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdtxsnjzv0q4anzzxklmhdhf62dqgf67j36rpvunjvljlue8f8q9gpr9mhxue69uhhq7tjv9kkjepwve5kzar2v9nzucm0d5720035'>nevent1q…0035</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Real but not mine - imo around 10kw including ideal weather including some on the roof. 2025-04-04T20:48:27Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfkhxy6qrgddv2xrqlp75tdh9a2qldvf97j48g5tvvp0vezr6vwzczyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclv5fqyul Wife: “your solo bitcoin mining is killing our electricity bill”<br/><br/>Me: “Say no more”<br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/QESD.jpg"> 2025-04-04T20:01:29Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8sn3l0h6wefy6m5w6u705mfser2w6q3wxfwzxcjctlshv0cqlz9czyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvtkzne0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsytjnmuke4u09flsxv8n46zycxxw9we0qk0ykc6d8p5eqp04yrd2qpzemhxw309ucnjv3wxymrst338qhrww3hxumnw2y39gc'>nevent1q…39gc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Not connected. Separate 2025-04-04T02:18:54Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8nq7zxxrllggw8rkdjt6qwds0ayv0j9tcv8fhqsk22u3rg0akhuqzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclv84vp58 We’ve just open sourced the BCB100 on GitHub 🔥<br/><br/>The Braiins Control Board is now officially the Bitcoin Control Board.<br/><br/>Everything you need to build is now available:<br/>— OpenWrt-based firmware with full config<br/>— Hardware design files: BOM, schematics, Gerbers, CAD<br/>— Nix environment for reproducible builds<br/>— Mining binaries (bosminer, boser), same as in official Braiins OS releases<br/><br/>Repository:<br/>🔗 Full README with docs, files, and build scripts is on our GitHub.<br/><br/>Licenses:<br/>🔶 Software — GPLv3<br/>🔶 Hardware — CERN-OHL-S<br/>🔶 Mining components — binary-only<br/><br/>Test units:<br/>✅ We’re sending a few BCB100 boards to Bitcoin Park in Nashville for builders to explore and experiment.<br/>✅ A few units will also be available soon on the Braiins Store, shipping fast from our US and EU warehouses with no customs hassle.<br/><br/>Bitcoin mining infrastructure needs more transparency and resilience.<br/><br/>This is how we help accelerate that mission 🫡<br/><br/>Let’s build.<br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/Psta.jpg"> 2025-03-25T19:52:22Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsryj2m7gnkaa554ventka8pwy7muxracak6d649pyjn79sy6lvmrqzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvm47ahm Six years ago I quit KPMG.<br/><br/>Today I drove a Mustang through beautiful Oklahoma to a horse ranch where they mine bitcoin with flare gas and made another bitcoin video. This is my job now.<br/><br/>Quit fiat. Join bitcoin.<br/>There is no second best.<br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/Psgu.jpg"> 2025-03-25T15:20:35Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgzkp8cuncjp550knt2gtwh309u477szmrnuwmt30yl6e77sk5ezszyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclv64u00g You asked, we brewed more.<br/><br/>₿eer tour this month 👇<br/><br/>📍 Midland - Bitcoin Meetup | March 6<br/>📍 Austin - Bitcoin Takeover | March 14<br/>📍 Houston - Bitcoin Meetup | March 20<br/>📍 Miami - Mining Disrupt | March 25<br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/PRAD.jpg"> 2025-03-02T13:16:44Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs83pn5gyzr6ahsxsgcys7gppneychaf3g6l9pehjuekdwlada5dvgzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvfgpz7q This is our non-Chinese bitcoin mining chip.<br/><br/>And it’s a way bigger deal than you think 👇<br/><br/>Six years ago, when I joined Braiins, we had a mining pool. The world’s first.<br/><br/>Then we launched custom firmware—now powering gigawatts of miners worldwide.<br/><br/>Last year we dropped Braiins Manager. A cloud platform giving miners full control over their farms.<br/><br/>BUT THE BIGGEST ISSUE REMAINED UNTOUCHED<br/><br/>Hardware centralization.<br/><br/>For years, Bitmain has controlled over 70% of the global market.<br/><br/>And we’ve been loud about the need for competition.<br/><br/>So instead of waiting, we built.<br/><br/>This week, Braiins Bitcoin Silicon arrived in our Prague office. Our first test ASIC chips.<br/><br/>🫡 2.5 years of hardcore R&amp;D.<br/><br/>🚀 Big skin in the game (shoutout to Firefish for helping us collateralize—not sell—our bitcoin 🧡).<br/><br/>Exciting times, BUT…<br/><br/>The work is just beginning.<br/><br/>And it must be done.<br/><br/>Join our mission!<br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/PNUX.jpg"> 2025-02-27T15:03:46Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsv2cagummhx678v3rrcwrasztadxw25ld0tjgqx3k56d6tye4twyszyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvvdgaf4 In town for a week, my video plan:<br/><br/>1️⃣ Compass Mining service center tour - repair shop for ASIC miners<br/>2️⃣ The bitcoin co-working place The Space with the Mining Heat Reuse book author Tyler Stevens <br/>3️⃣ Chick-fil-A review with a local bitcoin guest star 👀<br/><br/>Any other ideas?<br/> <img src="https://m.primal.net/PAyz.png"> 2025-02-18T00:32:00Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0ymy2xh244auk0zlsar3yx4rlftpnaveas85c7gmvyqsz6slzr6gzyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclv8qfgya In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsp2gaf6vsxjm7xpya8vke5kcgrqvrlqp2g2x2pvszvzvqalzl3klqpzemhxw309ucnjv3wxymrst338qhrww3hxumnwmmzl3n'>nevent1q…zl3n</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Thank you Trey for making this happen 🤝🔥 2025-02-16T18:33:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsq24we5glqnnck0q82j85svghh85s27yfyu43ffy4h0ynjtvvfkjszyr37zxt9f9ptlgz9smrgfz2lv8jcn3l9skw82p6xtdc5g03jlwclvudkuu2 An Open Letter to the President Trump:<br/><br/>Bitcoin is America’s Greatest Opportunity.<br/><br/>Why? Watch this #WashingtonDC 🎥<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://m.primal.net/OzOA.mov"></video> 2025-02-16T18:20:24Z