This Farmer Uses Bitcoin Miners to Grow Food

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  June 16, 2026 at 14:30  |  1:08  |  The Block
Speakers
Joe Nakamoto — Bitcoin journalist

Summary

Joe Nakamoto describes how a former AI software engineer turned farmer in Madeira integrated Bitcoin mining into his farm to heat greenhouses, keep worms warm, and dehydrate produce, resulting in high profitability.

  • A former software engineer bought a farm in Madeira and incorporated Bitcoin mining.
  • Bitcoin miners are used to heat a greenhouse for plants like lavender, cacti, succulents, and microgreens.
  • Miner heat also keeps worms warm, a key component of soil health and permaculture.
  • The farm uses mining heat to dehydrate chilies, herbs, and other edible plants.
  • The farmer is described as 'mega profitable' due to this integrated approach.
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