What It Means to Be Heatpunk

🔥 Feature:

The Heatpunk Ethos — A Manifesto Worth Building Around

When I first read A Heatpunk’s Manifesto by Tyler Stevens, it wasn’t just another take on mining or energy — it felt like someone put words to something I already believed but hadn’t fully articulated.

It’s not just about being clever with your ASICs.
It’s about rejecting the waste — of energy, of potential, of time.
It’s about building with intention.

That one line stuck with me.

The world’s full of waste — power plants venting excess heat, homes burning electricity for warmth while data centers throw theirs away. Meanwhile, heatpunks are sitting on a solution that can flip that dynamic: generate value and heat at the same time.

That’s the heart of Heatpunk.

It’s not just DIY ductwork or immersion tanks — it’s a philosophy that says every watt should serve a purpose. That your heating system should also be your income stream. That you don’t need permission to start building smarter.

That line hits different when you're rerouting airflow in your attic at midnight because you realized you could kill your heater bill this winter — and maybe orange-pill your HVAC guy in the process.

Heatpunk is for the tinkerers, the reclaimers, the ones who see opportunity in what others throw away.

If that’s you, you’re already one of us. The full manifesto is worth your time, read it and be inspired.

👤 Builder Profile:

Dane – Innovating Home Heating with Immersion Mining

Meet Dane, the visionary behind Hashrate House, an Oregon-based company that's redefining residential heating by integrating Bitcoin mining into home systems. With a background in technology and a passion for sustainable solutions, Dane has developed custom immersion cooling systems that transform excess heat from cryptocurrency mining into a practical resource for heating homes. ​

Innovative Approach: Dane's immersion cooling technology submerges mining hardware in a non-conductive liquid, efficiently capturing and repurposing the heat generated during the mining process. This method not only enhances the performance and lifespan of the mining equipment but also provides an eco-friendly heating solution for residences. ​

Community Engagement: Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavors, Dane actively engages with the broader community to promote the concept of hashrate heating. He has participated in events like the Undermine Summit at The Space Denver, where Hashrate House showcased innovative applications of mining heat reuse, including heating a hot tub with mining equipment. This practical demonstration highlighted the potential of integrating Bitcoin mining into everyday life.​

Vision for the Future: Dane's work exemplifies the Heatpunk ethos: refusing to let energy go to waste and building solutions that serve multiple purposes. By turning what was once considered waste heat into a valuable asset, he's not only contributing to the decentralization of Bitcoin mining but also offering homeowners a way to modernize their heating systems sustainably. ​

For those interested in exploring how Bitcoin mining can be harnessed for residential heating, Dane's innovations at Hashrate House provide a compelling blueprint for the future. Check him out here Hashrate House.

🛰️ SIGNALS FROM THE GRID

1. Digital Realty Signs 15-Year Heat Reuse Deal in Frankfurt
   Global data center operator Digital Realty has inked a long-term agreement with German firm Samson AG to supply waste heat from its FRA14 data center to the nearby Rolf Sandvoss Innovation Center. The project captures and reuses thermal energy from the AI data center, showcasing how large-scale infrastructure can contribute to local sustainability goals.
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   Heatpunk Perspective: Even the hyperscalers are realizing that waste heat is an asset — not a problem. Heatpunk thinking is already reshaping how infrastructure gets built.

2. Marathon Digital Heats Finnish Homes with Mining Waste Heat
   Marathon Digital Holdings has partnered on an initiative in Finland that uses waste heat from Bitcoin mining operations to provide residential heating. The system supports up to 80,000 homes, showing the potential for mining to offer grid benefits beyond energy consumption.
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   Heatpunk Perspective: This is the exact model Heatpunks embrace — mining not as a burden on the grid, but as a service. Local, integrated, and useful.

3. Google Invests $1B in Heat Reuse for Finnish Data Center
   Google is putting $1 billion into expanding its Hamina data center in Finland, with a focus on capturing and redirecting waste heat into the local district heating network. This project is part of Google’s broader effort to reach net-zero emissions across its operations.
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   Heatpunk Perspective: When the biggest tech companies invest in heat reuse, it validates what homebuilders and DIYers have been doing for years. The difference? Heatpunks don’t wait for permission.

🧭 Bitcoin Events to Watch

📍 April 3-6 — BitBlockBoom 2025 (Austin, TX)
Still the most signal-heavy Bitcoin conference in the U.S. No distractions, just hard money, freedom tech, and the sharpest minds in the room.
🔗 Event site →

📍 April 10 — Bitcoin Educators Unconference (Nashville, TN)
Hosted by Mi Primer Bitcoin. Expect workshops, strategy jams, and deep convos about how we teach Bitcoin — and why it matters.
🔗 Get details →

📍 April 13 — Spring Into Bitcoin (Hutto, TX)
A grassroots hangout at Hippo Social Club for builders, plebs, and educators. The event will also feature a trail run to benefit the ALS Network’s Hal Finney ALS/MND Research Fund. Casual but solid crew.
🔗 More info →

📬 CALL TO ACTION

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