# What It Feels Like to Mine a Bitcoin Block | Heather Larson

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Podcast: [Life with Bitcoin](https://stenobird.com/podcast/life-with-bitcoin-6413469)
Published: 2026-07-09T19:40:28+00:00
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## Resource

What does it actually feel like to help mine a Bitcoin block? In this episode of Life with Bitcoin, Heather Larson — host of Radio Detox, Nostr advocate, and supporter of Value for Value — shares what it was like to participate in mining a Bitcoin block, and how the experience changed the way she sees Bitcoin. From there, the conversation opens into a bigger question: what does it mean to move from simply using Bitcoin to actively participating in it? This keeps the title and description aligned while still preserving your deeper theme. ⚡ Connect with Heather: https://x.com/WriterHeatherL https://blockparty.rigly.io/ Join the next Rigly mining party with code "TEAMIVY" (first 21st participants) 🎙️ Follow Ivy Lumi & Support Life with Bitcoin: https://x.com/LifewBitcoin https://x.com/btcviv https://x.com/ivylumi ivylumi.com https://primal.net/ivylumi Disclaimer: Life with Bitcoin explores the human side of Bitcoin through personal stories, experiences, and ideas. The views shared in this episode are for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, legal, or tax advice.

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