The Bitcoin Future No One Is Prepared For with Bob Burnett

Описание: In this episode of Hosting Bitcoin, we sit down with Bob Burnett, technology pioneer, early leader in the personal computing revolution, and one of Bitcoin’s clearest voices on mining, incentive design, and what it takes to build resilient decentralized systems.

Bob’s journey spans 40+ years across personal computing, hardware engineering, and now Bitcoin mining. From CTO at Gateway during its rise to a Fortune 200 company, to running one of the most principled mining operations today, Bob brings a rare long-term perspective on technology cycles, decentralization, and why Bitcoin is nowhere near “finished.”

This conversation dives into the evolution of mining, the coming block-space markets, why energy will become the dominant constraint, and what the next decade of Bitcoin adoption really requires.

We cover
🔹 Why block space must become a commodity and what happens when demand exceeds supply
🔹 The subsidy era is ending and why users have been “spoiled” for 16 years
🔹 How FPPS payout structures break once fees dominate miner revenue
🔹 Institutional adoption, corporate treasuries & the coming demand shock
🔹 The personal computer revolution as a blueprint for Bitcoin’s future
🔹 Why the next wave of Bitcoin innovation will come from unexpected places
🔹 Energy vs capital vs hardware, the Miner’s Triad explained
🔹 AI, inference, and how compute competition will reshape mining
🔹 Mining vs hashing: why most “miners” aren’t miners at all
🔹 The psychology of adoption across innovators → early adopters → early majority
🔹 Bob’s mission: protecting the base layer so the world can build on top

🎙 Guest: Bob Burnet
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🎙 Timestamps
00:00:00 – Block space, fees & the end of “free settlement”
00:06:10 – From PC revolution to Bitcoin mining
00:16:45 – Ethereum, centralization & why proof-of-work matters
00:27:30 – What most miners get wrong: hashing vs mining
00:37:55 – Institutional adoption & settlement guarantees
00:48:40 – Block space as a commodity: futures, hedging & delivery
01:00:25 – The Miner’s Triad & why energy becomes the dominant constraint
01:10:50 – AI vs Bitcoin mining: competition, opportunity & risk
01:21:15 – Why Bitcoin won’t scale without UX for the early majority
01:33:05 – Global adoption curves & why innovation comes from the edges
01:45:20 – Bob’s mission: securing Bitcoin’s base layer for generations

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions