Proof of Industry—Issue #38

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News & Updates

Covering August 22nd, 2024 - September 4th, 2024

Company Updates 

Ark Labs, a company focused on advancing and maintaining the open implementation of the Ark protocol to make Bitcoin the future of payments and global commerce, has closed a $2.5 million pre-seed fundraise led by Tim Draper and his venture firm, Draper Associates.

Gryphon Digital Mining, Inc. announces their first step in a low-cost power plan with the acquisition of ultra low-cost power assets and plans for expansion of environmental stewardship measures.

Bitcoin mining firm Rhodium Enterprises has filed for voluntary bankruptcy, citing debts of up to $100 million.

Product Updates

Lightspark has announced a new solution called Lightspark Extend, which allows eligible accounts in the US to make Lightning and instant payments using Bitcoin. This low-cost solution is compatible with over 99% of US banks and integrates with UMA, a human-friendly addressing system for quick and easy payments.

Theya has announced a new feature that allows US users to purchase bitcoin directly to self-custody through their app, eliminating the need for complex transfers from exchanges. This feature offers quick and secure purchases and does not require address whitelisting.

This article discusses Bitaxe Gamma, a new decentralized and open-source Bitcoin mining device that promotes the core principle of decentralization and allows for more individuals to participate in mining.

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Interviews w/ Industry Leaders

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WBD858: Who Owns Bitcoin with Troy Cross: Host Peter McCormack sits down with a Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Reed College & Chief Editor at The Nakamoto Project, Troy Cross, to discuss Democratic corruption & conspiracy, how Bitcoin transcends politics, and how we reach the next level of adoption. (🎙, 📺, 📖)

TBF: How bitcoin’s volatility is creating a powerful positive feedback loop: Dylan LeClair: Host Joe Burnett sits down with the Director of Bitcoin Strategy at Metaplanet, Dylan LeClair, to discuss how volatility can create a highly positive feedback loop, insights on the VIX spike in early August, and a former teacher congratulating Dylan on his success. (🎙, 📺)

WiM507: The Decentralization of Bitcoin Mining with Bitcoin Mechanic: Host Robert Breedlove sits down with the Chief Boiling Officer at OCEAN mining pool, Bitcoin Mechanic, to discuss the fundamentals of Bitcoin mining, mining vs HODL culture, and OCEAN’s vision for the future of Bitcoin mining. (🎙, 📺)

Coin Stories: Nick Neuman: Bitcoin Multisig Collaborative Self-Custody and Inheritance Planning with Casa: Host Natalie Brunell sits down with the CEO of Casa, Nick Neuman, to discuss the importance of Bitcoin self-custody and how Casa is creating simple, convenient solutions. (🎙, 📺)

TBSP236: CFA and Bitcoin with Rajat Soni: Host Saifedean Ammous sits down with Chartered Financial Analyst, Rajat Soni, to discuss Rajat’s transformation and why the investment industry may not like bitcoin. (🎙, 📺)

TBP: The Bitcoin Research Institute, Metaphysics, & Money: Bradley Rettler: Host Walker sits down with the Director of the University of Wyoming Bitcoin Research Institute, Bradley Rettler, to discuss the launch of the Bitcoin Research Institute, what Bitcoin critics fail to understand, and much more. (🎙, 📺)

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