China is also super homogenous so not a lot of innovation. But really really good at copy and imitation.
POD256 | Bitcoin Mining, Freedom Tech, and Awesome Tangents
093. Decentralize or Die: Open Miners, Pool Payouts, and the Certification Gauntlet
By POD256
Aired Nov 5, 2025 · 2h 0m · Last boosted Nov 9, 2025
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In this episode, we dive into Canaan’s surprising GitHub drop and what it could mean for open-source mining, license tangles and all. We unpack the inclusion of CGMiner, the BSD-3 vs GPLv3 conflict, and Canaan’s RISC-V K230 SDK. We also explore the Nano 3/Nano 3S design, home-mining momentum, and the practical realities of certification (FCC/UL/CE/RoHS) for miners and heater-integrations. From local vs remote control to insurance implications, we discuss the gauntlet that open hardware must run and why decentralization requires openness. We spotlight Intel BZM2 progress: Bitaxe Bonanza’s lessons, the new BIRDS dev board...
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No IP shame in China. Ruthlessly competitive is expected. Personally, intellectual property is bullshit so 🤷♂️
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Serving Bitcoin has made over 70 nodes that have been distributed to local meetups. 🔥Great movement of recycling old equipment that industries don’t use anymore.
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