Compass Mining
Episodes
Bitcoin Mining Tax Strategies 2025 | Year-End Tax Planning for Miners
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time of year — and Bitcoin miners need to plan ahead.In this episode, Compass Mining breaks down the most important Bitcoin mining tax s...
Proto Rig: How Block’s New Mining System Could Transform Bitcoin Mining
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Block Inc. (Jack Dorsey’s team) has unveiled Proto Rig, a Bitcoin mining system designed by engineers with backgrounds at Apple, Tesla, and Google. ...
How the Big Beautiful Bill Impacts Bitcoin Miners: 100% Bonus Depreciation and What’s Next
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Compass Mining Podcast, we’re joined by Nick Ward, CPA, Co-Founder of The Network Firm, to break down the hidden but powerful...
Impact Mining - Bitcoin Hashrate for Good w/ Austin Mitchell & Nicholas Selby
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Curtis Harris sits down with Austin Mitchell from Synota Energy and Nicholas Selby from Renewvia Energy to explore how Bitcoin mining...
Heating Your Pool & Home With Bitcoin Mining Featuring Nicolas Drouin
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Compass Mining Podcast, Jarrett speaks with Nicolas Drouin from Constellation Heating about the innovative intersection of Bitc...
Compass Mining Customers Now Get NiceHash Pool Fee Discounts With Kris Bakker & Marko Tarman
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Compass Mining Podcast, Jarrett hosts Marko Tarman from NiceHash and Kris Bakker from Compass Mining to discuss the launch and ...
Brad James On Why You Need To Attend Our Bitcoin Mining Meetup At The Space In Denver
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Compass Mining Podcast, Brad James joins Jarrett Carpenter to explore Denver’s rise as a growing hub for Bitcoin mining and t...
Behind-The-Scenes Of The Bitcoin Mining Museum With The Coin Dad, Lance Smith & Tyler Perras
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Compass Mining Podcast, host Jarrett Carpenter sits down with Tobias Barber, also known as The Coin Dad, and the team behind th...
Cindy Feng On Co-Founding BitcoinMiningStock.io | A Bitcoin Mining Stock Alpha Platform
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Compass Mining Podcast, Jarrett Carpenter sits down with Cindy Feng, Co-Founder of BitcoinMiningStock.io and they dive into Cin...
Toine On How To Get Paid Bitcoin To Heat Your Home With 256 Heat
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Compass Mining Podcast, Toine, from 256 Heat, joins Jarrett Carpenter to discuss the intersection of Bitcoin mining and residen...
How BIP 360 Prepares To Quantum Proof Bitcoin With Hunter Beast
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Jarrett Carpenter sits down with Hunter Beast to explore the growing impact of quantum computing on Bitcoin’s security. They b...
Analyzing Hash Cost, Hash Rate, Hash Price & How To Recession Proof Your Bitcoin Mining Fleet With Nico Smid
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Compass Mining Podcast, Nico Smid joins Jarrett Carpenter to break down the economics of Bitcoin mining, focusing on hash cost,...
3 Things You Should Know About Curtailment With Tatum Cave
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Compass Mining Podcast, Tatum Cave joins Jarrett to share the 3 things you should know about curtailment including its definiti...
The 5 BIGGEST Takeaways From Undermine 2025 - The HeatPunk Bitcoin Mining Summit With Tyler Stevens
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Compass Mining Podcast, Tyler Stevens joins Jarrett Carpenter to discuss the recent Undermined 2025 Heat Punk Summit at the Spa...
The Check In | Compass Mining Launches Payment Plans With Karoon Mackenchery
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 'The Check In', Karoon Mackenchery joins Jarrett Carpenter to introduce Compass Mining's newly launched payment plans product that are ...
3 Reasons Why The Best Time To Start Bitcoin Mining Was Yesterday With Adam Budd
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Adam Budd joins Jarrett Carpenter to discuss the current state of Bitcoin mining, emphasizing the importance of getting hash rate onl...
Mastering Bitcoin Mining | Success Strategies & How To Navigate Common Challenges With Brad James
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brad James joins host Jarrett Carpenter to dive deep into the strategies and challenges of succeeding in Bitcoin mining. The conversa...
Behind The Mine | Life As A Warehouse Tech At Compass Mining Featuring Alexander Gamez
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Compass Mining Podcast, Jarrett Carpenter sits down with Alexander Gamez, a Warehouse Tech at Compass Mining, to explore his jo...
The Check In | Highlighting A Turnkey & Stranded Energy Bitcoin Mining Project With Heather Pierce
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Pierce, from our Manager Services Team, joins Jarrett Carpenter on the podcast to share info on a recent and successful stranded energy projec...
2025 Is The Year For Bitcoin & Bitcoin Mining With Bryce McNallie & Anthony Power
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Compass Mining Podcast, Bryce McNallie and Anthony Power join Jarrett Carpenter to delve into the current state of Bitcoin and ...
Exploring Bitcoin Mining Heat Reuse With Tyler Stevens
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Tyler Stevens joins Jarrett Carpenter to discuss his upcoming book, 'Bitcoin Mining Heat Reuse', and the untapped potential of utiliz...
The Check In | Why Pay-Out Structures Are Important In Bitcoin Mining With Tatum Cave
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tatum Cave joins The Check In to talk about the two most common pay-out structures in Bitcoin Mining with Jarrett Carpenter. Watch on YouTube - https...
How To Stay Ahead Of The Bitcoin Mining Wave In 2025 With Cameron Morrissey
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cameron Morrissey joins Jarrett to discuss the vital role of resilience and culture in Bitcoin mining as the industry heads into 2025...
Reviewing The Bitcoin Mining Industry's BIG Year With Nico Smid
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Compass Mining Podcast, Nico Smid joins Jarrett to dive into the key developments that shaped Bitcoin mining in 2024. They expl...
The Check In | The Importance Of Insurance In Bitcoin Mining With Karoon Mackenchery
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On 'The Check In' this week, Karoon Mackenchery joins Jarrett to discuss the evolution of insurance in the Bitcoin mining industry including the risks...
2024 End-Of-The-Year Industry RoundUp With Lee Bratcher Of The Texas Blockchain Council
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Lee Bratcher of the Texas Blockchain Council joins Jarrett for a 2024 EOY Roundup episode of the bitcoin mining industry, bitcoin and...
Holiday Edition | Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Mine Bitcoin With Adam Budd & Colby Noe
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this Christmas Eve, Adam Budd and Colby Noe from the Compass Mining sales team join Jarrett on the pod to chat all things Bitcoin Mining and to wis...
The Check In | Donate SATS Today To Support A Local Food Pantry With Jeff Bryant
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Jeff Bryant joins Jarrett once again to dive into his local food mission, SATS 4 SOUP, and share with us how we can donate Bitcoin to...
The Card Game That Makes Bitcoin Mining Education Simple Featuring Scott Sibley of Shamory
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the podcast this week, Scott Sibley, Co-Founder of Shamory, joins Jarrett to talk about how he came up with their flagship card game that explains ...
The Check In | Why Good Work Culture Cultivates Resiliency With Cameron Morrissey
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cameron Morrissey, from our People Team, joins Jarrett on 'The Check In' this week to talk about the uniqueness of working in Bitcoin, Bitcoin Mining ...
The Bitcoin Miner's Almanac & Beyond With Rob Warren
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author of 'The Bitcoin Miner's Almanac, Rob Warren, joins Jarrett on the pod this week to discuss his book, the current market and his thoughts on the...
The Check In | Shanon Squires On Our 1st Owned & Operated Site
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shanon Squires, our Chief Mining Officer, joins Jarrett on The Check In this week to provide updates on our first owned and operated site in Iowa. S...
End Of The Year Tax Tips For Bitcoin Miners Featuring Nick Ward & Noah Buxton Of The Network Firm
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Ward and Noah Buxton join Jarrett Carpenter on the podcast this week to share all their savvy and experience that can support Bitcoin Miners, as ...
The Check In | SATS 4 SOUP - Using Bitcoin Mining To Give Back To The Community With Jeff Bryant
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On The Check In this week, Jeff Bryant joins Jarrett to share info SATS For Soup, an initiative sparked by the Ohio Facility Team where 3 Compass Mini...
Scale Your Advantage As A Bitcoin Miner With sFox Featuring Daniel Hinton
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Daniel Hinton joins Jarrett Carpenter to discuss how sFox can help support Bitcoin Miners from offering OTC insights, to UTXO support...
What It's Like To Work At Compass Mining Featuring Vishnu Mackenchery & Tatum Cave
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Vishnu and Tatum sit down at our Service Center to candidly discuss what a day in the life of a Compass Mining emloyee is like. While...
The Check In | New Bitcoin Citadel Walkthrough In Denver Featuring Wyatt O'Rourke
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Space Denver is now open and is one of the premier Bitcoin IRL communities not only stateside but globally. In this video, Wyatt joins Jarrett to ...
Behind The Logistics Of Bitcoin Mining With Vishnu Mackenchery
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vishnu Mackenchery joins Jarrett Carpenter to discuss the logistical, and often forgotten or "slept on" side of Bitcoin Mining. Bitcoin Mining is a la...
The Check In | We've Launched Prepaid Credits Featuring Karoon Mackenchery
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Compass Mining has recently launched a new product, Prepaid Credits, and on The Check In this week Jarrett is joined by Karoon Mackenchery, our Direct...
Conference Spotlight: NiceHashX Featuring Marko Tarman & Kris Bakker
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Compass Mining Podcast episode, Jarrett is joined by Marko Tarman and Chris Bakker to discuss the upcoming NiceHashX conference by NiceHash . ...
The Check In | What Difficulty's All-Time-High Means For Bitcoin Miners With Tatum Cave
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tatum Cave joins Jarrett to discuss the significance of the new all-time-high of difficulty and what it means for Bitcoin Miners! Watch on YouTube - h...
Creating Bitcoin Community In Denver At The Space Featuring Wyatt O'Rourke & Tyler Stevens
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Compass Mining Podcast, host Jarrett sits down with Wyatt and Tyler, Co-Founders of The Space Denver, to discuss the significan...
The Check In | 3 Biggest Takeaways From Bitcoin Amsterdam With Kris Bakker
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kris Bakker joins Jarrett Carpenter on this week's The Check In to share his big takeaways from attending Europe's premier Bitcoin conference. Watch...
The Energy Arms Race Has Begun Featuring Shanon Squires
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Compass Mining Podcast, Shanon Squires, our Chief Mining Officer, joins Jarrett Carpenter on the podcast to discuss the current...
The Check In | What Is The Best Solo Miner? Featuring Colby Noe
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Colby Noe joins Jarrett Carpenter once again to discuss solo miners and answer the question - "What is the best solo miner?" Braiins Miner Link - htt...
Generating Alpha For Bitcoin Miners With Two Prime Featuring Alexander Blume
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alexander Blume, Co-Founder and CEO of Two Prime, joins Jarrett on the podcast this week about his journey from the Peace Corps to Co-Founding and run...
The Check In | Does Solo Mining Use More Energy Than Your Refrigerator? with Colby Noe
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Colby and Jarrett explore the energy use of solo/mini miners vs your household refrigerator for an apples to apples comparison. Wat...
Ready To Represent Bitcoin Mining At PERMISSIONLESS Featuring CJ Burnett, Curtis Harris & Jarrett Carpenter
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Curtis Harris and CJ Burnett join Jarrett Carpenter to discuss Compass Mining's upcoming participation in Permissionless III by Block...
The Check In | How Will The Port Strike Impact Bitcoin Mining? Featuring Vishnu Mackenchery
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On The Check In this week, Vishnu Mackenchery joins Jarrett Carpenter to discuss how and if the current port strike will impact Bitcoin Mining. Watc...
Navigating Tomorrow With Pinebrook Energy Advisors Featuring Blake Owen & Andy Huenefeld
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode , Jarrett chats with Blake Owen and Andy Huenefeld from Pinebrook Energy Advisors. From discussing their client services, to energy pr...
The Check In | Why You Should Be Solo Mining Bitcoin ⛏️⚡️ With Colby Noe
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On The Check In this week, Jarrett is joined by Colby Noe and they discuss the benefits of solo mining Bitcoin and why you should start today! Watch ...
Behind The Dirty Coin Documentary With Alana Mediavilla-Diaz
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Compass Mining Podcast, host Jarrett interviews Alana Mediavilla-Diaz, the Executive Producer and Director of the documentary &...
The Check In | What You Do and Don't Need To Work In Bitcoin With Cameron Morrissey
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of The Check In, Cameron Morrissey joins Jarrett Carpenter to share his thoughts on the skills you need and don't need to be succe...
Breaking Into Bitcoin | Insider Tips From HR Pros Featuring Jon Rodriguez, Andy Thompson & Curtis Harris
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Breaking Into Bitcoin, Curtis Harris and Andy Thompson welcome John Rodriguez to the show to discuss the current job market in the ...
Behind The Mining Metrics ⛏️⚡️ With Power Mining Analysis Featuring Anthony Power & Bryce McNallie
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Jarrett is joined by Anthony Power and Bryce McNallie of Power Mining Analysis to dive into their story of creating their show, why t...
The Check In | What Happens To Miners When The Last Satoshi Is Mined? Featuring Tatum Cave
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tatum Cave joins The Check In this week to discuss with Jarrett Carpenter what could/will happen when the last block is mind in the year 2140. Tatum...
Uniting Industries To Advance Bitcoin In Ohio With Andrew Burchwell
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Burchwell joins Jarrett on the podcast to dive into all the work he's doing as Executive Director and Founder of the Ohio Blockchain Counci...
The Check In | When Should You Update Your Fleet? with Colby Noe
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
@ColbyNoe joins Jarrett Carpenter on this week's The Check In to tackle the simple question - When should you update your fleet? Watch on Yo...
The Network Firm's CPA & Tax Insights For Bitcoin Miners With Nick Ward & Noah Buxton
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Jarrett Carpenter is joined by Noah Buxton and Nick Ward, Co-Founders of The Network Firm, where they share CPA insights and tax cons...
The Check In | Behind The Scenes At A Bitcoin Meet Up With CJ Burnett
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CJ Burnett recently visited a Bitcoin Meet Up in Columbus, Ohio and this week's 'The Check In' features his overview of what Compass Minin...
What Keeps Bitcoin Miners Up At Night With Tatum Cave
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jarrett Carpenter chats with Tatum Cave around the topics of decentralization, the evolution of hardware in the Bitcoin mining indust...
The Check In | Reviewing Galaxy's 2024 Mid-Year Bitcoin Mining Report With Karoon Mackenchery & Jarrett Carpenter
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of The Check In, Karoon Mackenchery and Jarrett Carpenter dive into, analyze and share thoughts on Galaxy's 2024 Mid-Year Bitcoin ...
Bridging The Bitcoin Gender Gap With Becca Bratcher
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jarrett interviews Becca Bratcher, Author of the book '21 Women in Bitcoin' and they discuss Becca's journey in writing t...
Breaking Into Bitcoin | Work In The Industry Today Featuring Andy Thompson & Curtis Harris
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the second installation of Breaking Into Bitcoin, Andy Thompson joins Curtis Harris once again to discuss Bitcoin hiring, recruiting and how to ge...
Compensating Bitcoin Miners For Using Clean Energy With Elliot David From The Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jarrett chats with Elliot David from the Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol (SBP) where they discuss how Bitcoin can play a role in advanci...
The Check In | We Built A Bitcoin Miner Parts Store
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Cohoon joins Jarrett Carpenter for a new Check In to discuss Compass Mining's Parts Store, which is a newly launched online platform providi...
Transforming Communities With Bitcoin Featuring Justin Rhedrick
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Rhedrick, author, educator and Bitcoiner, joins Jarrett on the podcast this episode to share all about his work in Bitcoin post serving time. J...
The Check In | Proton Wallet, Fold IPO, Bitaxe Block, Bitcoin Nashville Recap & Politicians For Bitcoin With Tyler Cohoon
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jarrett Carpenter and Tyler Cohoon check in on current bitcoin mining news, as well as discuss the current political environment around Bitcoin, which...
Behind The Scenes Future Focused Convos With Jen Szymczak & Shanon Squires
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode join Jarrett as he sits down and chats candidly with Jen Symczak, Director of People, and Shanon Squires, Chief Mining Officer, as they d...
Navigating Bitcoin Nashville 2024 With CJ Burnett and Curtis Harris & Meet Our CEO With Paul Gosker
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CJ Burnett, Chief Revenue Officer, joins Curtis Harris, Director of Marketing & Business Development, to discuss Compass Mining's objectives a...
The Check In | Exploring Mempool.Space's Accelerator Upgrade With Tyler Cohoon
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Cohoon joins Jarrett Carpenter on The Check In to discuss the recent Accelerator upgrade to Mempool.Space, which should enhance the transaction ...
Finding Your Career In Bitcoin With Andy Thompson From The Bitcoin Talent Company
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Thompson, Co-Founder of Bitcoin Talent Company, joins Curtis Harris on the podcast to share his story - how he got into Bitcoin, why he formed Th...
Energizing Bitcoin & Balancing The Grid With Kam Tower Of CPower
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kam Tower of C-Power joins the podcast to discuss the role of energy in Bitcoin mining, the importance of virtual power plants (VPPs) in balancing the...
Preparing For Bitcoin Nashville 2024 With Brandon Green
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As The Bitcoin conference in Nashville approaches, Jarrett sits down with Brandon Green, who's in charge of the 2024 event, to dive into the world...
Advocating For Tomorrow With The Satoshi Action Fund Featuring Dennis Porter
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis Porter, Founder of the Satoshi Action Fund, joins Curtis Harris on the podcast to discuss the work of the fund in engaging with government poli...
Shifting The Bitcoin Mining Narrative With Lee Bratcher Of The Texas Blockchain Council
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Bratcher, Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council - a trade association that focuses on policy and regulatory work, as well as business developmen...
Bitcoin Mining Site Development, Training & Safety With Dylan Perry ⛏️⚡️
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dylan Perry, our Operations, Training and Safety Manager, joins the pod to discuss the evolution of Bitcoin mining, the challenges of setting up minin...
Building Community With Bitcoin Mining Featuring Brad James
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brad James, from Mining with Brad, is an OG Bitcoiner and Bitcoin Miner. On this episode, Brad joins the podcast to discuss his work decentralizing th...
Analyzing Bitcoin Mining Stocks In 2024 With Anthony Power
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Power, co-founder of Power Mining Analysis, joins the podcast to discuss Bitcoin Mining stocks, as we dive into Q3 of 2024. Anthony also share...
Accelerated By Compass With Curtis Harris & Shanon Squires
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Accelerated by Compass (ABC) is a Bitcoin Mining managed services offering from Compass Mining that provides a full stack of services to clients at an...
Behind The Scenes Of A Bitcoin Mine With Jeff Bryant
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since 2016, the Bitcoin hash rate has grown exponentially, reaching around 600 exahash today. This growth has led to the expansion of the overall Bitc...
Moving The Future Forward with Perianne Boring
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we step further into 2024, Bitcoin, crypto and blockchain are moving forward quickly, which is why advocates like Perianne Boring, and the organiza...
What Compass Mining is Doing To Prepare For The Bitcoin Halving With CJ Burnett
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To better understand what Compass Mining is doing to prepare for Bitcoin’s 4th Halving, please join Chief Revenue Officer, C.J. Burnett, as he delve...