# EP48 Base Layer Technology and Bitcoin Mining Foundations Unveiled with Bob Burnett

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Podcast: [Navigating Bitcoin's Noise](https://stenobird.com/podcast/navigating-bitcoin-s-noise-4356332)
Published: 2023-08-25T15:14:49+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to Navigating Bitcoin’s Noise, the podcast where we cut through the clutter and bring you the most insightful perspectives in the world of Bitcoin. I’m your host, Kane McGukin, and today I have special guest, CEO of Barefoot Mining, Bob Burnett. In this episode, we draw intriguing parallels between the early stages of base layer innovations like Bitcoin and the advent of computers. Bob sheds light on the intricacies of being a public company and shares valuable insights into the challenges public miners may encounter. Additionally, we steer our discussion towards block space and its potential impact on Bitcoin fees. We explore the nuances of how it could shape the landscape of transactions. If you’re looking to gain a better understanding of Bitcoin’s past, and its future potential as an economic network, then this is the episode for you. Kane McGukin Twitter: https://twitter.com/kanemcgukin Substack: https://kanemcgukin.substack.com/ Bob Burnett https://www.barefootmining.com/ https://twitter.com/boomer_btc

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