Bitcoin mining is no longer just a business—it’s a strategic global race.

On the latest episode of Green Candle Investments, Sazmining’s President, Kent Halliburton, joined host Brandon Keys to break down the brewing Bitcoin hash war, the rise of nation-state mining, and why securing hashrate is becoming as crucial as securing energy itself.

🏴‍☠️ The Hashrate Land Rush Is Here

Kent compared the scramble for hashrate to the old-world land rushes, where countries are quietly positioning themselves to dominate the Bitcoin network. While El Salvador and Bhutan have publicly embraced mining, countries like Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE are rumored to be mining under the radar.

Meanwhile, China may have “banned” Bitcoin mining—but 20% of the global hashrate is still coming from inside its borders. What’s really going on? 🤔

🔌 Why Cheap Energy Equals Bitcoin Power

Energy is the lifeblood of Bitcoin mining, and the global power players know it. Kent explained how governments and corporations are scouring the planet for ultra-low-cost energy to gain an edge.

🚜 Confiscation is real – Governments have been seizing miners, but instead of destroying them, there’s growing speculation that they’re repurposing them for state-backed mining operations.

💰 Bitcoin as a strategic reserve – Some countries are beginning to view Bitcoin the same way they view gold—an asset that can protect national wealth in times of economic instability.

🏗️ The U.S. & Bitcoin Mining: A Turning Point?

With Trump signaling his support for Bitcoin, Kent believes the U.S. could shift from an anti-mining stance to embracing it as part of an energy policy strategy. One possibility? Using Bitcoin mining to subsidize nuclear energy projects.

But while the U.S. debates, capital is already flowing toward friendlier jurisdictions. Kent revealed that Sazmining strategically expanded to Paraguay and Norway due to more favorable conditions—but with political shifts in the U.S., could domestic mining make a comeback?

🏆 Mining’s Future: Adapt or Be Left Behind

Kent didn’t just talk about nation-state mining—he also shared how individual Bitcoiners can future-proof their mining strategy.

🔥 Heat Recovery Mining – Selling excess heat from miners to lower energy costs and gain a competitive edge.
💧 Immersion & Hydro Cooling – The industry is shifting towards more efficient cooling technologies to extend hardware lifespan and optimize performance.
⚡ Decentralized Mining Pools – With 41% of global hashrate tied to Antpool, solutions like Ocean Pool are becoming essential for Bitcoin’s long-term security.

🛠️ Get in the Game

Bitcoin mining isn’t just about stacking sats—it’s about economic sovereignty in a rapidly shifting world. With the hashrate war heating up, the question isn’t if governments and corporations will mine—it’s whether you will secure your piece before they take it all.

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