Troy Cross
Troy Cross is a philosopher, Bitcoin researcher, and advisor specializing in energy and mining sustainability. He is a Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute and actively contributes to discussions on Bitcoin’s role in energy markets. As an advisor to Anadro, Troy supports their innovative approach to integrating Bitcoin mining with solar energy infrastructure in California, helping to balance grid demand and improve renewable energy economics. His work focuses on the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, and policy, advocating for mining solutions that enhance decentralization and sustainability.
Sessions
MOD: Cody Harris
Bitcoin mining heat reuse isn’t just a technology shift—it’s a business model revolution. This panel explores how Bitcoin miners can disrupt the heating industry with innovative revenue-sharing models, free or subsidized heating hardware, and new ways to split mining rewards between consumers and service providers. Could this approach create a decentralized, globally distributed mining company? Join us as we break down the economics, challenges, and opportunities of monetizing heat while securing the Bitcoin network.
MOD: Tyler Stevens
The Heatpunk’s Manifesto panel explores the role of bitcoin mining in decentralization and mass adoption through heat reuse. As mining pools consolidate, bringing hashrate back to homes and businesses strengthens both physical and digital resilience. But how do we balance sovereignty with usability? Can mining-as-heating be a Trojan horse for mass adoption while sidestepping regulatory scrutiny? This discussion unpacks the future of home mining, network security, and bitcoin’s evolution as both digital and thermal energy.