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How Bitcoin Mining Is Becoming an Energy Grid Resource
Bitcoin miners have long been criticized for energy consumption, but in 2026, they're quietly transforming into flexible grid assets. Lucas and Luna explore how miners are selling power back to utilities during peak demand, citing Texas ERCOT data showing over 2 gigawatts of curtailable mining load. They discuss CleanSpark's participation in demand-response programs, the economics of interruptible power contracts, and what this means for Bitcoin's environmental narrative. The episode also touches on how this trend affects mining profitability amid Bitcoin's flat price at…
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