09-29, 11:30–12:00 (Europe/Berlin), Main Stage
Proof-of-Work data centers can enhance green energy, balance our grids, and mitigate methane emissions. As we move through the energy transition and pursue carbon neutrality, Proof-of-Work mining can play a vital role in helping us achieve our goals.
As we transition toward carbon neutrality, Proof-of-Work (PoW) data centers are becoming essential tools in balancing grids, enhancing renewable energy, and mitigating methane emissions. These data centers provide critical demand response capabilities, ensuring grid stability in a world increasingly reliant on intermittent renewable sources like wind and solar. By purchasing excess energy during periods of overproduction, PoW miners reduce waste and maximize the efficiency of green energy infrastructure. Additionally, it plays a vital role in capturing landfill methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and converting it into energy. Understanding these benefits is key to leveraging PoW mining as a sustainable tool to support our energy goals.
Dennis Porter is the CEO and Co-Founder of Satoshi Action Fund, and the Founder and President of Satoshi Action Education. He is a leading advocate for Bitcoin, leveraging a methodical, bottom-up approach to drive political change. Dennis has successfully spearheaded the passage of Bitcoin-protective laws at the state level, including the widely recognized "Right to Mine" bill, enacted in two states in 2023, and the "Bitcoin Rights," passed in two states in 2024. In addition to his policy work, Dennis has co-authored several peer-reviewed research papers, contributing foundational insights to the Bitcoin ecosystem. As an expert in his field, Dennis is known for effectively engaging lawmakers and advocating for the future of Bitcoin and the industry as a whole.