256 FOUNDATION

501(c)(3) public charity on a mission to dismantle the proprietary mining empire.

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2025-05-04 11:49:53 UTC

POD256 EP70: Hydra Pool is live and the Texas Energy & Mining Summit is Almost Here.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5IkRIlJm7y6HkCDqkX7YYS

2025-05-03 13:14:10 UTC

Thanks to the hard work @nprofile…v22s has put into his grant project, we are able to run Telehash #2 on Hydra Pool. On Cinco De Mayo in Austin, TX we will ve holding the fundraiser leading up to the Texas Energy & Mining Summit ("TEMS").
Help us test things out by pointing your miner to:
stratum+tcp://stratum.hydrapool.org:3333
Use any vanity username you want, no need to add a BTC address. The test iteration of Hydra Pool is configured to payout to the 256 Foundation BTC address.
Pool Statistics can be monitored at:
https://stats.hydrapool.org

2025-04-30 23:19:02 UTC

The first Ember One release is bow available. Huge shout out to @nprofile…hfq6 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 @nprofile…hfq6 and Mujina Firmware lead dev @nprofile…6hmx available here:
https://bitcointv.com/w/59cB1SEHPYZCdumE2MFnqF

2025-04-24 23:51:48 UTC

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

2025-04-23 19:13:50 UTC

POD256 EP69 is live!
https://x.com/bitcoinpark_/status/1915120772491977120

2025-04-22 17:42:40 UTC

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The 256 Foundation April Newsletter is out and it is 🔥 🔥 🔥
#naddr1qv…a2x6

2025-04-19 15:03:54 UTC

POD256 EP68: Meet @nprofile…v22s the developerbehind Hydra Pool
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4qCOhlABi8Y1XaFpytX1aJ

2025-04-15 19:23:03 UTC

POD256 EP67: Meet @nprofile…6hmx Open Source Mujina Firmware Developer
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0sRxMhmAsbRxG0DQb2hMcb

2025-04-10 17:37:54 UTC

POD256 EP67 is now live with Ryan to discuss Mujina Firmware:
https://x.com/bitcoinpark_/status/1910385889848811838

2025-04-06 02:00:57 UTC

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

2025-04-03 21:36:44 UTC

ICYMI POD256 EP66: Bitcoin Mining is the Killer App with @nprofile…ya9j
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6DySSnrmskDVeMWFPVXbM8

2025-04-02 19:12:39 UTC

Live right now on POD256 we are announcing @nprofile…ya9j as the lead dev on the Libre Board project.
https://x.com/bitcoinpark_/status/1907509392318279772

2025-03-28 02:47:51 UTC

ICYMI
POD256 EP65: How Bad Chainalysis Data Hurts Freedom Technology
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1TWxnpNszqjd2L45mQvXuq

2025-03-27 19:18:38 UTC

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

2025-03-25 21:41:04 UTC

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

2025-03-22 04:34:38 UTC

Harry Sudock describes the epic moment we solo mined block 881423 on @nprofile…rjkj Why Are We Bullish? Check out the full episode here: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1gqxvjPlpYQxB
https://v.nostr.build/iepW4QhZpwgmmT4u.mp4

2025-03-22 00:08:30 UTC

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

2025-03-21 14:36:22 UTC

Solo miner with a Futurebit Apollo mines block #888737
https://mempool.space/block/00000000000000000000b7070e88525e4064ab36df7cfbe34d785bbc6eb491ea
https://m.primal.net/Pnsf.jpg

2025-03-21 03:00:59 UTC

POD256 EP64: The Power of Donor Advised Funds in Supporting Mining Innovation
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2TTvL0JPwLSpbhljknyxhq

2024-11-11 19:51:26 UTC

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
https://v.nostr.build/cEdndYosVo5D1KHH.mp4

2024-10-31 22:39:11 UTC

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/

2024-09-27 21:45:43 UTC

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/

2024-09-19 04:32:44 UTC

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.
https://v.nostr.build/fFUBhjfSIiapfBk9.mp4

2024-09-13 18:39:42 UTC

055. Ditching Shampoo and Embracing Raw Milk: A Journey to Natural Living - audio version:
https://i.nostr.build/JZJcGzQBxXOAWinU.jpg
https://www.pod256.org/episodepage/055-ditching-shampoo-and-embracing-raw-milk-a-journey-to-natural-living

2024-09-13 18:19:04 UTC

055. Ditching Shampoo and Embracing Raw Milk: A Journey to Natural Living
https://v.nostr.build/Nc0m7vLXv7Rcgway.mp4

2024-09-09 19:17:26 UTC

https://yakihonne.com/smart-widget-checker?naddr=naddr1qvzqqqr4fupzqz764f5flye8zr7w5srdk6gjp7d3he5zd4rhqxrhemc906wgptnjqq2kgj6z24g9g7ts8y65w6p48pyyyvrrtf4x5y3r4l5

2024-09-09 18:54:52 UTC

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
https://v.nostr.build/u3DrTcNZ9IDegBwR.mp4

2024-09-01 22:47:01 UTC

Video ep53. From Ice Cream to Encryption: Navigating Temptations and Privacy Concerns with @npub1atn…h4x3 & @npub10m6…tff3
https://bitcointv.com/w/fkwQacC44PcrjPdpftrSix

2024-08-30 01:15:09 UTC

Ep 53: From Ice Cream to Encryption: Navigating Temptations and Privacy Concerns
https://www.pod256.org/episodepage/053-from-ice-cream-to-encryption-navigating-temptations-and-privacy-concerns

2024-08-22 02:51:03 UTC

EP52 - From Owls on Cocaine to Bitcoin Mining: A Wild Ride
https://www.pod256.org/episodepage/052-from-owls-on-cocaine-to-bitcoin-mining-a-wild-ride
https://m.primal.net/KHTl.jpg

2024-08-15 02:14:20 UTC

EP51: Mining Mondays and Making Bitcoin Mining Free and Open
We're back to weekly podcasts, the studio at
@npub1the…4dha got a major upgrade, & compliments to @npub1ndk…gk2v for the great artwork.
Catch all our episodes here: https://www.pod256.org/episodepage/051-mining-mondays-and-making-bitcoin-mining-free-and-open
https://m.primal.net/JzsF.jpg

2024-07-03 22:54:23 UTC

EP50: Building a Bitcoin-Powered Homestead with @npub1f5p…wt3z
Catch this and all our episodes at: https://www.pod256.org/episodepage/050-building-a-bitcoin-powered-homestead-with-rev-hodl
https://m.primal.net/JHJB.jpg

2024-07-02 15:46:35 UTC

This week's guest is @npub1f5p…wt3z
Stay up to date with all our episodes at: www.pod256.org

2024-06-27 16:48:21 UTC

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
https://m.primal.net/JAAC.jpg

2024-06-25 20:49:26 UTC

This week's guest is @braidpool.
Stay up to date with all our episodes at https://pod256.org

2024-06-20 17:24:05 UTC

There will be no POD256 episode this week.

2024-06-13 04:00:18 UTC

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
https://link.storjshare.io/raw/jvzh54xcy6zi67mqxctwrbmq3wka/production/2f6628fba79198a441848bee7b48268026e2fae1d5a688abb24cdff9c3626924.JPG

2024-06-11 18:43:32 UTC

https://stratum.work/ is a block template visualizer developed by Boerst and he is joing @nprofile…veyj & @nprofile…6qhv tomorrow to talk about it.

2024-06-06 04:04:47 UTC

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

2024-06-04 16:32:33 UTC

This week's guest is Wilson Mining.
Stay up to date with all our episodes at: https://www.pod256.org