Meetup #47 may explore the relationship between Bitcoin and energy — how mining works, why energy consumption is a feature rather than a bug, and how miners are increasingly tapping stranded, wasted, and renewable energy sources. Topics could also touch on heat reuse applications and what Bitcoin mining means for grid stability.
As always, the first 30 minutes are for catching up before we kick off the discussion. Pizza will be brought in and available for 6,000 sats per plate, and drinks will be available at the bar.
The Western Mass Bitcoin Meetup is on a mission to find and connect bitcoiners in the area and has been growing quickly. We are interested in spreading education, increasing local merchant adoption and hanging out with bitcoiners. We meet once a month and all are welcome to come and talk bitcoin.
If you are new, we have members who can help you level up your knowledge related to self-custody, lightning, mining and many other areas.