2025-02-21 –, Event Room
MOD: Martin Connor
As energy costs rise and efficiency becomes a priority, Bitcoin mining heat reuse offers a compelling alternative—but how far can it go? This panel explores the potential market size, ideal applications, and whether Bitcoin miners could compete with or replace traditional heating sources like natural gas, propane, and heat pumps. From residential to industrial applications, we’ll examine the opportunities, limitations, and the role Bitcoin mining could play in reshaping the future of heating.
Colin Sullivan is a Bitcoin OG hailing from the class of 2016. He’s the CEO and Co-Founder of MintGreen, a pioneering company specializing in commercial and industrial grade thermal products that harness the entropy of Bitcoin compute. A self-described, recovering MBA that’s bringing the heat from the frigid 51st state.
Martin Connor is the Head of Research at Braiins. He authored Bitcoin: The Ultimate Collateral and The Bitcoin Mining Glossary, and he was an editor on Bitcoin Mining Heat Reuse.
Former rocket scientist turned bitcoiner - Tyler has a background in thermal engineering and heat transfer. He is the author of the Bitcoin Mining Heat Reuse book, and founder of Exergy LLC, an engineering consulting firm that designs hashrate powered heating systems. Tyler is also a co-founder and board member of The Space - Denver's bitcoin citadel.
Lu Zexiang is the COO and Global After-Sales Supervisor at HeatCore, a company focused on integrating Bitcoin mining with innovative heat reuse solutions. HeatCore specializes in designing and manufacturing energy-efficient mining hardware that repurposes waste heat for residential and industrial applications, making Bitcoin mining more sustainable and accessible.