Justin Ballard
Dad to two rockstars, General Counsel at Adakon Energy Solutions and Founding Partner at Firm 21m, THE Bitcoin only law firm. Tweets are not legal advice.
Appears in 64 Episodes
#067 - Barry Goers - From Hockey Pro to Bitcoin Documentary Producer
Bitcoin, Hockey, and Dirty Coin: A Chat with BarryJustin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) discuss with Barry the fascinating intersections of professi...
#066 - Curtis Harris - Managing 165MW of Bitcoin Hosting
In this episode, Curtis Harris shares insights into his journey in the Bitcoin industry, his role in Compass Mining, and how his passion for Bitcoin advocacy has shape...
#065 - Christian Lopez - Public vs Private Bitcoin Miners: Valuations & Capital Raising
00:00 Introduction to the South Texas Site00:24 Early Industry Stories and Key Figures01:22 Opportunities for Young Entrepreneurs03:03 The Value of Business Education0...
#064 - Phil Stanley - Cashing in on Bitcoin Conviction
In this episode, we reminisce about meeting Phil at the TBC summit and discuss the evolution of our friendship. We talk Bitcoin, investments, and personal transformati...
#063 - Reza Nedjatian of Phoenix Mining
Join us as we dive into the world of crypto and innovation with Reza Nedjatian, CEO of Phoenix. From Dubai's cutting-edge advancements to the resurgence of pro-busines...
#062 - Ben Gagnon - Bitfarms
Bitcoin mining in 2024 is a whole different ballgame, and nobody knows that better than Bitfarms CEO Ben Gagnon. With Bitcoin smashing past $90K, Ben spills the tea on...
#061 - Lisa Hough Returns on Energizing Bitcoin
Ever thought about how Bitcoin could be shaping the future of politics and power? In this episode, I’m hanging out with Lisa—she’s back, and if you know her from socia...
#060 - Andrew Burchwell - Ohio Blockchain Council on Energizing Bitcoin
Andrew Burchwell, a thought leader in the energy-tech space and advocate for the Ohio Blockchain Council, joins this engaging discussion on Bitcoin, AI, and the future...
#059 - George Mekhail - Bitcoin Magazine on Energizing Bitcoin
George Mekhail, General Manager at Bitcoin Magazine, joins this episode of the Energizing Bitcoin Podcast with his son Kingston to explore "The Unseen Truth About Bitc...
#058 - John Penver - Ionic Digital on Energizing Bitcoin
Join over 4,000 professionals in the next-generation community for the energy industry 👉 https://bit.ly/4dwXWsEJoin us as we dive deep into the untold story of Ionic's...
#057 - Crusoe raises $3.4 billion, MAX releases Money Electric, Mara goes Off-Grid, Google goes nuclear!
Join over 4,000 professionals in the next-generation community for the energy industry 👉 https://bit.ly/4dwXWsEIn this episode of Energizing Bitcoin: Watts Up?, Jake a...
#056 - Nico Smid - From Govt Job to Bitcoin Mogul
Join over 4,000 professionals in the next-generation community for the energy industry 👉 https://bit.ly/4dwXWsEDive deep into the future of Bitcoin mining with Jake, J...
#055- Mason Jappa on Energizing Bitcoin
Join over 3,000 professionals in the next-generation community for the energy industry 👉 https://bit.ly/4dwXWsEDive deep into the world of Bitcoin mining with Mason Ja...
#054 - Henry Robinson & Roshan Shah - How This Bitcoin Mining Duo Dominates the Industry
Join us for an exciting episode of the Energizing Bitcoin Podcast, where hosts Jake and Justin welcome Henry Robinson and Roshan Shah, the dynamic duo behind Decimal D...
#053- Ian Lawson on Energizing Bitcoin
Dive deep into the future of Bitcoin mining with Ian Lawson, Research and Development Mechanical Engineer at Exacore, in this riveting episode of the Energizing Bitcoi...
#052- Phil McPherson - Riot Wants to be the Largest Public Miner
Join Jake and Justin on the latest episode of Energizing Bitcoin Podcast as they dive deep into the fascinating world of Bitcoin mining with Philip McPherson, VP of Ca...
#051 - Dan Rosen - Hashrate Derivatives Part 2
Join Jake and Justin as they sit down with Dan Rosen, Associate Director of Derivatives at Luxor Technology, for an insightful episode of the Energizing Bitcoin Podcas...
#050 - Medi Naseri - The Rise of Flexible Compute
In this episode, Medi shares his incredible journey from facing a severe health scare to bouncing back stronger than ever. We explore Lincoin's mission to make computi...
#049 - Craig Warmke - A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin
Welcome back to another episode of the Energizing Bitcoin Podcast! This week, we dive deep into the philosophical underpinnings of Bitcoin with our special guest, Crai...
#048 - Parker Lewis - Gradually, then Suddenly
In this episode, Jake and Justin sit down with Parker Lewis to unravel the truth about Bitcoin’s future. Parker, a highly sought-after author and thought leader in the...
#047 - Romain Nouzareth - Running a Public Bitcoin Mining Company
🔍 **Dive deep** into the world of Bitcoin mining as Jake and Justin sit down with Romain Nouzareth, the Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO of SATO Technologies Corp., on the E...
#044 - Dan DiLella - How Insurance Can Make or Break Your Bitcoin Mining
Dan shares his journey into the Bitcoin mining space, revealing how insurance has evolved since 2019 and its crucial role in legitimizing the industry. From understand...
#046 - Ryan Nuckolls - Becoming a Texas Power Player
In this episode, we explore the fascinating journey of a digital infrastructure leader who transitioned from a high school poker player to a pioneer in the Bitcoin and...
#045 - Anton Galvas - Managing and Operating Bitcoin Mining Sites
Anton reveals the secrets behind his successful ventures, discussing his journey from petroleum engineering to revolutionizing the Bitcoin mining industry. Listen to h...
#043 - José Ortega - The Convergence of AI and Bitcoin mining
José Ortega, Managing Partner at Blue Tornado, to share his invaluable insights into the future of AI and Bitcoin mining on the Energizing Bitcoin Podcast. Discover ho...
#041 - Alex Blume - Hedging Bitcoin Risk
We're joined by Alex Blume, co-founder of Two Prime, a crypto finance firm specializing in derivatives trading and hedging strategies for Bitcoin miners. Alex shares h...
#040 - Brad Cuddy - The Evolution of Bitcoin Jesus
We delve into the intriguing life and career of Brad Cuddy, a figure who seamlessly blends charisma with a deep passion for Bitcoin. Dubbed as "Bitcoin Jesus," Brad sh...
#039 - Rajiv Khemani - Auradine's American Made ASICs
This week on the podcast, we had Rajiv Khemani, CEO of a cutting-edge Bitcoin mining company, Auradine. Rajiv shared insights into the innovative approach her team is ...
#038 - Andrew Myers - The biggest problem Satoshi Energy is solving for miners
Key points:Andrew from Satoshi Energy discusses connecting energy producers with Bitcoin data centers and optimizing power contracts via software.Satoshi Energy focuse...
#037 - Sean Farrell - How TeraWulf uses Nuclear Power to Mine Bitcoin
Nuclear Plants and Bitcoin Mining: Advantages and disadvantagesImportance of transmission and energy educationSean Farrell's transition from Siemens to Bitcoin MiningO...