Satoshi's Stove
Satoshi's Stove is a Bitcoin miner that also acts as a functional stove, harnessing the intense heat generated during mining to cook meals anytime and anywhere. Designed for efficiency and sustainability, it transforms wasted energy into a practical resource, merging cryptocurrency innovation with everyday utility.
(*Satoshi Nakamoto is the name used by the presumed pseudonymous person or persons who developed bitcoin, authored the bitcoin white paper, and created and deployed bitcoin's original reference implementation.)
What is Bitcoin Mining?
Bitcoin mining is the process where computers solve complex cryptographic/mathematical puzzles to validate transactions and secure the Bitcoin network. In return, miners are rewarded with newly minted bitcoins, making it the mechanism for introducing new bitcoins into circulation. This process releases immense amount of heat and energy.
How hot does it get?
Bitcoin miners, especially ASIC miners, can reach temperatures of 60°C to 90°C (140°F to 194°F) under normal operation. In poorly ventilated or high-power setups, they can exceed 100°C (212°F) in some areas, particularly around heat sinks and exhaust vents.
This is hot enough for cooking poached eggs, meat, beans, rice, and even boil water. However, by using heat concentration methods like a thermal enclosure, it could be possible to increase efficiency and raise temperatures.
Real Life Examples of channeling wasted energy from Bitcoin Mining into our daily lives:
A pool in Bathhouse Flatiron in New York City, which is heated by Bitcoin mining.
"The idea of a Bitcoin mine heating a pool sounds strange. The machines run constantly to find new Bitcoin and safeguard the Bitcoin network. The heat they generate from their activity is extracted via pipes, and powers the Bathhouse’s heated pools and marble stones. Co-owner Jason Goodman says the technique allows him to warm his pools more efficiently than traditional methods, while also accruing a stockpile of Bitcoin he hopes will increase in value going forward."
"Around the world, a handful of establishments are turning to the same methods in an attempt to harness energy from intensive computing for greater societal use, including to heat a town in Finland and an Olympic pool in Paris.
https://time.com/7017395/bitcoin-data-center-heat-bathhouses/
The Device: Satoshi's Stove
