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Welcome to this special edition of the Bitcoin Mining Insights Newsletter, where we dissect the latest episode of POD256 (Episode 101: "HydraPool, HashDash, and the Telehash Playbook: Open-Sourcing Bitcoin Mining"). Hosted by Tyler, Skot, Rod and eco, with guest developer d++, this episode dives into the nuts and bolts of open-sourcing the Bitcoin mining stack. Recorded on January 14, 2026, the discussion emphasizes practical implementations in Rust, real-time dashboards, fundraiser integrations, and the push against proprietary monopolies. For our technical audience—miners, developers, and hardware enthusiasts—we'll break down key topics into dedicated sections. Each section explores the topic's importance, extrapolations from the dialogue, and broader implications, drawing on technical details like protocol integrations, scalability testing, and ecosystem interoperability to provide actionable insights.



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