I completely understand your skepticism, and I appreciate the 'verify, don't trust' mindset of this community.
To answer your question: No, there is no online report or public record of Shahin Amirian. These aren't journalistic pieces—they are private, handwritten journals that I came across by pure chance through a mutual acquaintance. I don't believe any of this was ever published or digitized before.
My goal is simply to organize and share these writings because I found them incredibly compelling. His account of scaling up mining operations in Iran—the technical hurdles, the sheer willpower, and the early enthusiasm for Bitcoin—is a story that deserves to be read.
The challenge I'm facing is the translation. Shahin used a lot of specific Persian idioms and technical jargon that standard AI translation tools often mangle or misinterpret. I’ve been working to polish the translation to ensure it stays true to his voice, but I’m aware that nuances might still be lost in the process.
If the community feels the current translation quality is lacking, I am more than happy to hold off on posting further episodes until I can find a human translator who is well-versed in both the technical Bitcoin landscape and the Persian language to ensure the final output is as accurate and impactful as possible. Your feedback is helpful—would you say the current translation is readable enough for you, or should I pause and seek a more professional translation first?