Recorded at the Bitcoin Policy Summit by the Bitcoin Policy Institute 4/9/2024

The conversation between Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings, and Senator Cynthia Lummis focuses on the state of thinking about Bitcoin on Capitol Hill and the challenges and opportunities facing the Bitcoin industry. They discuss the motivations behind the policy headwinds and regulatory overreach faced by the Bitcoin world, as well as the need for advocacy and education to change perceptions. They also highlight the innovative use of energy by Bitcoin miners and the potential for Bitcoin to contribute to advancements in energy use and consumption worldwide. The conversation concludes with a call for continued innovation and support for bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
06:26 Bitcoin as a Political Topic
12:17 Innovative Use of Energy by Bitcoin Miners
23:47 Conclusion

Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Summit: https://www.btcpolicysummit.org/
Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/
Connect with Senator Cynthia Lummis:   / cynthiamlummis  
Connect with Fred Thiel:   / fgthiel  
Learn more about Marathon Digital Holdings: https://www.mara.com/
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