In this episode of the Build-a-Mine Podcast, hosts Scott and Trevor welcome the legendary CK, a prominent figure in the Bitcoin mining community known for his contributions to firmware development through CGminer and the establishment of CKPool.

CK shares his journey from the early days of Bitcoin to his current endeavors, shedding light on the evolution of mining software and the challenges faced by miners today. We also discuss the importance of decentralization in the mining ecosystem and the innovative solutions emerging to address the needs of home miners.

Whether you're a seasoned miner or just starting your Bitcoin journey, this episode is packed with valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions that will inspire you to think differently about mining and its future. Tune in for an engaging conversation that bridges the gap between technology, community, and the ethos of Bitcoin!

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Here are the episode timestamps for the Build-a-Mine Podcast episode featuring CK:

(00:00 - 09:44) Introduction

(09:45 - 10:22) CK's background and history in Bitcoin

(10:23 - 12:00) Discussion on CGMiner and its origins

(12:01 - 13:41) CK's experience with Bitmain and firmware

(13:42 - 15:03) The evolution of mining software

(15:04 - 17:17) Discussion on mining pool centralization

(17:18 - 19:01) CKPool's history and purpose

(19:02 - 20:44) The resurgence of solo mining

(20:45 - 22:10) CK's thoughts on the current mining landscape

(22:11 - 24:01) The importance of decentralization in mining

(24:02 - 25:34) CK's experience with solo mining

(25:35 - 27:09) The role of KYC in solo mining

(27:10 - 30:10) Discussion on Stratum V2 and Ocean Pool

(30:11 - 31:50) The future of mining protocols

(31:51 - 33:00) CK's perspective on Bitcoin's evolution

(33:01 - 34:30) Philosophical discussion on Bitcoin's purpose

(34:31 - 36:00) CK's thoughts on mining pool centralization

(36:01 - 37:30) The community's role in Bitcoin's future

(37:31 - 41:00) Closing remarks

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