How many myths have you been told about Bitcoin's environmental impact? My special guest Elliot David from the Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol is on a mission to help the world understand the truth about the environmental benefits and myths of Bitcoin. Elliot debunks common misconceptions about Bitcoin's energy consumption and explains how SBP is pioneering transparency and sustainability in the Bitcoin network. We explore the innovative ways Bitcoin mining can drive the energy transition and support sustainable development, particularly in energy-poor regions. Elliot shares his journey from working in energy and climate sectors to integrating Bitcoin as a climate tech solution. We discuss the potential of Bitcoin mining to utilize stranded renewable energy and its role in electrifying remote communities. The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities of integrating Bitcoin with global energy systems and the importance of collaboration between Bitcoin advocates and the climate community. Tune in to discover how Bitcoin can be a force for good in the fight against climate change and energy poverty. FOLLOW ELLIOThttps://www.sustainablebtc.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainablebtc https://twitter.com/SustainableBTC https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-david-101/ https://twitter.com/Elliot_J_David LISTEN TO EPISODE HERE https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/djvalerieblove/179(00:00:03) Debunking Bitcoin Myths(00:01:19) Introduction to Elliot David and Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol(00:02:03) Promoting Transparency in Bitcoin Mining(00:03:08) Elliot's Journey from Energy to Bitcoin(00:04:22) Energy Challenges in Puerto Rico(00:06:12) Renewable Energy Potential in Puerto Rico(00:09:00) The Importance of Reliable Energy Access(00:10:26) Understanding Power Grids and Energy Demand(00:13:36) Bitcoin Mining as a Flexible Energy Solution(00:17:15) Bitcoin Mining in Remote Communities(00:21:35) Stranded Renewable Energy in Emerging Markets(00:25:19) Challenges of Bitcoin Mining in Global South(00:28:00) Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol's Role(00:32:39) Investing in Infrastructure for Bitcoin Adoption(00:35:08) How Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol Works(00:41:08) Market Demand for Sustainable Bitcoin Certificates(00:48:05) Pricing and Trading of Sustainable Bitcoin Certificates(00:54:35) Addressing Historical Bitcoin Mining(00:56:38) Energy Use of AI vs. Bitcoin(01:03:03) Public Perception and Adoption Challenges(01:08:13) Elliot's Personal Journey in Bitcoin(01:16:42) Political Implications of Bitcoin Adoption(01:21:05) Bitcoin as a Unifying Force☮️ Support the Bitcoin for PEACE Projecthttps://geyser.fund/project/bitcoinforpeace Grab the 7 Days of LOVE Music Experiment HERE! https://www.djvalerieblove.com/7-days-of-love❤️  SUBSCRIBE to Manifest with LOVE Newsletterhttps://djvalerieblove.com/subscribe  SUPPORT THE SHOW WITH TIPS - Thank You! https://getalby.com/p/djvalerie   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@djvaleriebloveRUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-6698813WEBSITE: https://djvalerieblove.com/podcastFOUNTAIN.FM: https://fountain.fm/show/761jhxFiibErm7eZZdltAPPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dj-valerie-b-love-podcast/id1441540841SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/6kZfzFZ3wKmWiljDajrJZ5?si=a9433473b06f464bRSS: https://serve.podhome.fm/rss/4996bcea-e098-5a89-ac63-af7a3df7cb5d  FOLLOW DJ Valerie X: https://x.com/djvaleriebloveNOSTR: https://primal.net/djvaleriebloveSUBSTACK: https://djvalerieblove.substack.com/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/djValerieBLoveINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/djvalerieblove/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dj-valerie-b-love/  DJ VALERIE’S FAVORITE TOOLS START9 - 5% OFF - Run a Node https://store.start9.com/discount/LOVEBITCOIN MENTOR - FREE consult for self-custody https://bitcoinmentor.io/aff/love/  AUDIBLE - Get 2 FREE Audiobooks https://www.audibletrial.com/bitcoinSHAMORY - Have Fun Learn Bitcoin 10% Discount  shamory.com/loveSATSBACK - Get Bitcoin rewards when you shop https://satsback.com/register/Ezv2VLwKXgLd8X4Z DJ VALERIE’S FAVORITE EVENTShttps://www.adoptingbitcoin.org/https://btcplusplus.dev/https://baltichoneybadger.com/https://bitblockboom.com/https://unconfiscatable.com/https://bitcoinunconference.com/https://afrobitcoin.org/https://oslofreedomforum.com/https://denver.space/  BUY, TRADE, STORE, MINE BITCOINHODL HODL no KYC https://hodlhodl.com/join/NMKLQ RIVER FINANCIAL Buy Bitcoin Safely -Get Up to $100 in FREE Bitcoin https://partner.river.com/LOVE TREZOR - Get 10% OFF Trezor 5.0 and Onboarding Call https://affil.trezor.io/SHcTCOLDCARD Discount 5%- Promo Code “PEACE”  store.coinkite.com/promo/PEACESAZ MINING - Get $50 OFF your Bitcoin Mining Order https://app.sazmining.com/purchase?ref=DJVALALTAIR TECH - Get 1% OFF - Code "LOVE" - Mine Bitcoin and HEAT your home https://altairtech.io/  DJ VALERIE'S FAVORITE IDEASWHAT IS VALUE FOR VALUE? - ADAM CURRY https://value4value.info/about/