Schnitzel
Michael Schmidt (Schnitzel) is the creator of the HashTub, a Bitcoin-heated hot tub, and the founder of Nakamoto Heating Solutions. With a background in software engineering and deep expertise in Bitcoin mining, he developed HASS Miner—a software integration that enables seamless remote control of ASIC miners through Home Assistant, the leading smart home IoT automation platform.
Sessions
MOD: Cody Harris
Controlling Hashrate Heaters explores the best ways to integrate bitcoin miners into heating systems. Should they run with simple on/off control or dynamically adjust power to match heat demand? What role do thermostats, sensors, and smart automation play? This panel breaks down the trade-offs between analog simplicity and digital efficiency in managing hashrate heating.
MOD: Schnitzel
Firmware is the logic layer of hashrate heating, dictating how miners operate and respond to changing conditions. This Socratic-style discussion will dive into the current firmware options, their strengths and limitations, and what features are still missing. From temperature-based control to offline functionality and dynamic power adjustments, what innovations could make bitcoin miners more effective as heating appliances?