Daniel Batten

I've returned to my calling of coaching high-impact mastermind groups this year, because stands to served Bitcoin much more than only doing FUD-fighting If you are a Bitcoiner running a company, this message is for you * Link in comments

New research suggests that limiting sugar intake during the first 1,000 days of life from pregnancy through early toddlerhood- may play an important role in reducing the risk of chronic disease in adulthood. A study published in Science indicates that early exposure to high levels of sugar may influence developing brain pathways involved in taste and reward, potentially increasing preference for sweet foods later in life. This early “programming” effect could make it harder to maintain balanced eating habits in adulthood and may contribute to long-term dietary patterns that favour sugar-rich foods. The findings also link early sugar consumption with broader health outcomes, including a higher likelihood of obesity and type 2 diabetes in later years. Researchers suggest that these early nutritional experiences can shape metabolism and taste preferences during key stages of development, with lasting effects on health. Health experts involved in the discussion emphasise that reducing added sugar during infancy and early childhood may support healthier long-term outcomes. Prioritising whole, nutrient-rich foods during this critical window is seen as a protective step that can benefit health across the lifespan. Source: Graciela G. et al. (2024). Early-life sugar consumption and long-term health outcomes. Science.

@CryptoFunBurn @BitcoinArchive @elonmusk Not knowingly. It was from a coinshares study, that was later found to have methodological flaws.

@DSBatten @BitcoinArchive @elonmusk Not great that one of the most prominent bitcoin voices was sharing incorrect information.

“The bitcoin network is 52.4% sustainably powered” cc: @elonmusk

@CryptoFunBurn @BitcoinArchive @elonmusk No. It was never 75% sustainably powered. That was an incorrect claim. Was ~37% in 2021

@BitcoinArchive @elonmusk So we’re going backwards?

@Syedyousef16 @BitcoinArchive @elonmusk It’s the opposite. With 24 peer reviewed studies, 8 independent reports showing the environmental benefits of bitcoin mining and 7 grid operators using it at scale to balance their grids, opponents have to cherry pick (old) stats to maintain isn’t environmentally beneficial

@BitcoinArchive @elonmusk Is this actually a turning point for BTC energy debate… or just another stat people cherry-pick?

@BitcoinArchive How the world has changed since then The bitcoin network is 52.4% sustainably powered The energy/transaction metric debunked in multiple papers And bitcoin mining has emerged as a critical component of both the energy transition and methane mitigation

📜ON THIS DAY: Tesla stopped accepting Bitcoin payments, the day after Elon Musk announced mining energy concerns.

@gladstein @zchat_app Bitcoin deserves better critiques.

@zchat_app Lightning is not a transparent ledger lol

40 million Kenyans now have a Lightning Address 🔥

@laurashin Podcasting is like leadership, it’s good to challenge where appropriate. And … that doesn’t necessarily make a podcast or a conversation better or higher quality.

🚨90% of crypto podcasts are just guys agreeing with each other for 45 minutes. The only ones worth your time are the ones where the hosts actually disagree on air.

Looking forward to co-hosting this event. Currently in Spain with @MadBitcoin_. The need for the stable grids that only bitcoin mining can enable on the Iberian peninsular is very very real.

@SOUTHSIDE263 @niftynei @gringokiwi Separate events. No causation

@niftynei @gringokiwi @DSBatten true?

it's insane how much the LLM revolution has completely wiped out distaste for bitcoin's energy consumption

@niftynei Independent events. The energy and environmental FUD about bitcoin in MSM started trending down in 2023, well before AI energy news started, thank to the work of a lot of Bitcoiners behind the scenes. We have the data to show this.

@ReichardKonige @Bitcoin_Teddy @sazmining Because the reporting is factually incorrect. See Bob’s reply

@Bitcoin_Teddy Hey @sazmining why is my cost for Ethiopia bitcoin mining way higher than this.

Al Jazeera reports the all in cost of of mining one Bitcoin in 🇪🇹 Ethiopia is only $20,000 due to abundant hydropower 😮

News media tend to oscillate between “bitcoin miners are raking in profits” to “bitcoin mining is in trouble - it’s no longer profitable”. Both lack nuance to say the least. Listen to the people in the industry, not those who write about it without talking to them.

@erikdesmedt @_Valentino Yes, training is flexible (though still nowhere close to the flexibility of Bitcoin mining) and it is the inference AI that is growing by a wide and widening margin

@DSBatten @_Valentino The training is flexible. The inference isn't

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Bhutan's Bitcoin mining experiment was a huge success that helped the nation retain financial sovereignty They avoided IMF debt (and the hooks that come with those loans), generated additional revenue to improve balance of payments, infrastructure, and even government wages

It's 2026, multiple nation states use Bitcoin mining to stabilize their grid. 24 peer review papers + 8 independent reports show Bitcoin mining's criticality to grid stability, methane mitigation and incentivizing renewables, and ... you can still find throwback takes like this

Nonsense. Respectfully, this is clearly not a domain you have looked into deeply. Firstly you are conflating energy use with environmental harm, which is a rookie error. Secondly and more importantly, Bitcoin mining, unlike AI datacenters is a flexible load. This means they are able to use stranded renewable energy which accelerates the green energy transition, while also stabilizing the grid - obviating the need for gas peaker plants There are 9 peer reviewed papers showing that Bitcoin mining has a net positive impact on grids and renewable energy transition, a total of 24 papers showing clear environmental benefits. Source: x.com/DSBatten/statu… Best you research the topic a little more deeply in future before you circulate misinformation online

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@paretolife Great question. Yes, would be good to get German in there also. Thanks for the offer of help - this is the way! @MSTR_Norway is the person to contact.

@DSBatten Are other languages planned? Im sure the german speaking community would help alot

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