POD256 EP70: Hydra Pool is live and the Texas Energy & Mining Summit is Almost Here.
5/4/2025, 1 engagement
256 FOUNDATION
501(c)(3) public charity on a mission to dismantle the proprietary mining empire.
The first Ember One release is bow available. Huge shout out to
for designing this standardized ~100W hashboard over the lat 6 months.
https://github.com/256-Foundation/emberone00-pcb/releases/tag/v3-release
There is also a full schematic review that was recorded with and Mujina Firmware lead dev
available here:
4/30/2025, 14 engagements
We're trying out substack for distributing the email version of our monthly newsletter. Subscribers can expect the April issue to be delivered tomorrow morning from [email protected]
You can subscribe or download .pdf versions here: https://256foundation.org/newsletter.html
4/24/2025, 1 engagement
POD256 EP69 is live!
The 256 Foundation April Newsletter is out and it is 🔥 🔥 🔥
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4/22/2025, 1 engagement
POD256 EP68: Meet
the developerbehind Hydra Pool
4/19/2025, 1 engagement
POD256 EP67: Meet
Open Source Mujina Firmware Developer
4/15/2025, 3 engagements
POD256 EP67 is now live with Ryan to discuss Mujina Firmware:
4/10/2025, 1 engagement
Today, on the 6102 anniversary, we are kicking off the 2025 grant projects as a reminder that open-source code has enabled individuals with an asymmetric advantage against central control.
Here's how we are fulfilling our mission to dismantle the proprietary mining empire:
Ember One, a standardized ~100W hashboard that will eventually have multiple versions with ASICs from a number of manufacturers.
@skot9000 is the lead developer with a background in EE & instigator of the Bitaxe.
The second grant cycle starts in May & concludes in October.
Hydra Pool, a one-click deployable pool package that will eventually support Stratum v2 & multiple payout models.
@jungly is the lead developer with a PhD in distributed systems, also developing P2Pool v2, & former Braidpool dev.
Grant cycle starts now and ends in September.
Libre Board, the control board for the Ember One mining system, features standardized connections for various compute modules, temperature sensors, relays, & more.
@Schnitzel is the lead dev as a heat reuse maximalist & entrepreneur.
Grant cycle starts now, ends in September.
Mujina Firmware, starting as the mining application for the Ember One, this will eventually be a full Linux image with Stratum V2 support.
@rjk is the lead dev with 20yrs embedded Linux systems design & a background in EE.
This grant cycle starts now, ends in December.
Block Watcher, we decided to pause this one for a number of reasons. Primarily, the other 4 projects are more central to our mission & given the early stages of the Foundation with the support level we have currently, it made more sense to deploy the capital where it counts most.
These 4 projects are critical pieces to a complete & fully open-source Bitcoin mining system that severs ties to a dependency on conglomerates like Bitmain; who have actively worked to stifle innovation. We believe these building blocks will unlock future development for years.
Please join us in congratulating our first cohort of grant recipients! We are looking forward to working with these devs to help ensure Bitcoin mining changes course for a free, open, & decentralized future.
You can learn more about the grant projects at: https://256foundation.org
4/6/2025, 3 engagements
ICYMI POD256 EP66: Bitcoin Mining is the Killer App with
4/3/2025, 1 engagement
Live right now on POD256 we are announcing
as the lead dev on the Libre Board project.
4/2/2025, 3 engagements
ICYMI
POD256 EP65: How Bad Chainalysis Data Hurts Freedom Technology
3/28/2025, 1 engagement
The grant application period for the Hydra Pool project is officially closed.
Thank you to everyone who applied.
Grant negotiations with the selected lead dev concluded today.
We will be announcing the official start date & lead dev soon.
Hydra Pool is a "one-click" deployable Bitcoin mining pool package with support for Stratum v2 build for the complete Ember One mining system. Multiple payout modes will be integrated.
Learn more at hydrapool.org
3/27/2025, 1 engagement
The grant application period for the Mujina Mining firmware project is officially closed.
Thank you to everyone who applied.
Grant negotiations with the selected lead dev concluded today.
We will be announcing the official start date & lead dev soon.
The Mujina Mining firmware is a Linux based multi-driver compatible firmware built to run on the Libre Board. This one firmware will support multiple ASIC types, Stratum v2, and more.
Learn more at mujina.org
3/25/2025, 2 engagements
Harry Sudock describes the epic moment we solo mined block 881423 on
Why Are We Bullish? Check out the full episode here: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1gqxvjPlpYQxB
3/22/2025, 6 engagements
The grant application period for the Libre Board project is officially closed.
Thank you to everyone who applied.
Grant negotiations with the selected lead dev concluded today.
We will be announcing the official start date & lead dev soon.
Libre Board is a CERN-OHL-S licensed open-source Bitcoin mining control board specifically designed for the Ember One hashboards. Features include compute module compatibility (Rpi, x86, RISC-V) 40-pin Rpi header, MIPI port, NVME port, & more.
Learn more: https://libreboard.org
3/22/2025, 3 engagements
Solo miner with a Futurebit Apollo mines block #888737
https://mempool.space/block/00000000000000000000b7070e88525e4064ab36df7cfbe34d785bbc6eb491ea
POD256 EP64: The Power of Donor Advised Funds in Supporting Mining Innovation
3/21/2025, 1 engagement
EP57 - From Sweden to Silicon: Bitcoin's Global Journey
Check out our latest episode where we announce a new supporter, Heatbit; as well as announce the first 256 Foundation grant project, Ember One.
You can also find this episode in your favorite podcasting app: https://www.pod256.org/episodepage/057-from-sweden-to-silicon-bitcoins-global-journey
11/11/2024, 4 engagements
POD256 is changing from a weekly to a monthly cadence. Episode will be recorded in front of a live audience on the first Monday of each month during the Mining Monday Meetups at Bitcoin Park.
RSVP for the next MMM on November 4th: https://www.meetup.com/bitcoinpark/events/302981561/
10/31/2024, 5 engagements
There will be no POD256 this week :(
However, if you missed it last week, we announced a new Tier II supporter, HRF! We recorded episode #56 in front of a live audience at Bitcoin Park during our first Monday Mining Meetup with special guest, skot9000.
You can listen in your favorite podcasting app: https://www.pod256.org/episodepage/056-from-grilling-to-mining-the-birth-of-a-bitcoin-meetup
Or if you prefer to watch, we are also producing video episodes now too. All videos get published on the POD256 Nostr account. You can watch Ep #56 here: https://yakihonne.com/notes/nevent1qgsqhk42dz0exfcsln4yqmdkjys0nvd7dqndgacpsa7w7pt7njq2uusqyrmgx7vkwyytfmxzg0d35yfxju9cq4rqlah5r05dj8v2wfxqme4zwak7s40
Our next Monday Mining Meetup is scheduled for this coming Monday September 30 at Bitcoin Park in Nashville. Be there if you can. Doors open at 16:30. We will record another POD256 episode in front of a live audience, there will be special guests, and Socratic style discussions/QnA. Plus food & beverage are provided. You can RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/bitcoinpark/events/302976774/
9/27/2024, 2 engagements
ep56. From Grilling to Mining: The Birth of a Bitcoin Meetup with special guest skot9000. Recorded in front of a live audience. Big announcement with HRF supporting The 256 Foundation.
9/19/2024, 5 engagements
- Ditching Shampoo and Embracing Raw Milk: A Journey to Natural Living - audio version:
9/13/2024, 7 engagements
- Ditching Shampoo and Embracing Raw Milk: A Journey to Natural Living https://v.nostr.build/Nc0m7vLXv7Rcgway.mp4
9/13/2024, 11 engagements
9/9/2024, 3 engagements
EP54: Lighting Up the Studio and the Bitcoin Network with Rob Warren.
Find the audio-only version in your favorite podcasting app: https://www.pod256.org/episodepage/054-lighting-up-the-studio-and-the-bitcoin-network-with-rob-warren
Video ep53. From Ice Cream to Encryption: Navigating Temptations and Privacy Concerns with
&
9/1/2024, 4 engagements
Ep 53: From Ice Cream to Encryption: Navigating Temptations and Privacy Concerns
8/30/2024, 3 engagements
EP51: Mining Mondays and Making Bitcoin Mining Free and Open
We're back to weekly podcasts, the studio at
got a major upgrade, & compliments to
for the great artwork.
Catch all our episodes here: https://www.pod256.org/episodepage/051-mining-mondays-and-making-bitcoin-mining-free-and-open
8/15/2024, 12 engagements
EP50: Building a Bitcoin-Powered Homestead with
Catch this and all our episodes at: https://www.pod256.org/episodepage/050-building-a-bitcoin-powered-homestead-with-rev-hodl
7/3/2024, 14 engagements
7/2/2024, 7 engagements
EP49: Exploring Braidpool: Innovations in Decentralized Bitcoin Mining with special guest Bob McElrath
Catch this and all our episodes at:
https://www.pod256.org/episodepage/exploring-braidpool-innovations-in-decentralized-bitcoin-mining
6/27/2024, 2 engagements
This week's guest is @braidpool.
Stay up to date with all our episodes at https://pod256.org
6/25/2024, 1 engagement
There will be no POD256 episode this week.
E48 - Decentralizing Bitcoin Mining: Insights from Boerst
This episode is hosted by @bitkite and @econoalchemist, with special guests @skot9000 and @boerst; who introduces his project, stratum.work, a website that visualizes mining pool data, making it easier to understand and analyze.
https://www.pod256.org/episodepage/decentralizing-bitcoin-mining-insights-from-boerst
6/13/2024, 1 engagement
https://stratum.work/ is a block template visualizer developed by Boerst and he is joing
&
tomorrow to talk about it.
6/11/2024, 1 engagement
Check out what Wilson Mining has been building in Episode 047. We discuss their big announcement, AI and public miners, the state of the network and more!
https://www.pod256.org/episodepage/wilson-minings-game-changing-pool-launch-a-low-fee-revolution
6/6/2024, 1 engagement
This week's guest is Wilson Mining.
Stay up to date with all our episodes at: https://www.pod256.org
6/4/2024, 1 engagement