In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Lin, Head of Mining Hardware at Luxor Technology, to unpack the complex, high-stakes world of bitcoin mining infrastructure. Lauren shares her journey from business analyst to leading one of the most influential hardware divisions in the crypto mining space, navigating global logistics, trade risks, and the evolving demands of the industry.

We dive into the hidden backbone of Bitcoin: the supply chains, warehousing, tariffs, and energy strategies that make mining possible. Lauren offers an insider's view on how U.S. trade policy is reshaping global hardware flows, why miners are increasingly shifting operations to Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East, and how AI’s rise is forcing miners to think bigger — and smarter.

We also explore the future of mining infrastructure: from immersion cooling and direct-to-chip technology to whether crypto miners can pivot into AI data centers — or if AI firms might pivot into mining. Lauren doesn’t shy away from the hard questions, including the controversial idea of Bitcoin ever moving to proof-of-stake.

Tune in to understand the real mechanics behind bitcoin mining, how geopolitical shifts are impacting the industry, and why the next generation of miners may look more like data center operators than crypto cowboys.

A must-listen for anyone at the intersection of crypto, energy, infrastructure, and emerging tech.

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