Beyond the Token: Investing in the Backbone of Bitcoin-Course recording

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The webinar introduced Valiant Funds’ Bitcoin mining strategy with Seth Johnson and mining partner Kevin Hertz. Kevin shared his background as a technology entrepreneur and explained how he discovered Bitcoin in 2018, eventually building mining operations across several U.S. states and forming DeepHash with Valiant Funds.<br /><br />The discussion covered Bitcoin basics: it is decentralized digital money that operates peer-to-peer, records all transactions on a public blockchain, and has a fixed supply of 21 million coins. Kevin explained blockchain structure, proof of work, mining difficulty, and how miners verify transactions, prevent double spending, and earn block rewards.<br /><br />The session also focused on mining infrastructure, including large-scale facilities using immersion cooling in Texas. This setup is quiet, efficient, and able to use stranded or excess power, helping lower costs and improve margins. The business model centers on predictable revenue from mining pools rather than direct Bitcoin speculation, making the strategy more stable than simply holding Bitcoin.<br /><br />Kevin also addressed halvings, long-term supply dynamics, and quantum computing concerns, noting that Bitcoin developers are already working on quantum-resistant upgrades. The webinar concluded by positioning Valiant Funds’ mining program as a more accessible, income-oriented way to participate in Bitcoin exposure.

Keywords

Bitcoin mining

Valiant Funds

Seth Johnson

Kevin Hertz

blockchain

proof of work

immersion cooling

mining pools

quantum-resistant upgrades