Importing ASICs into Ethiopia: What You Need to Know w/Nemo Semret

Show Notes

🎧 HASHRATE UP #033 – Ethiopia: From 0 to 1 GW Bitcoin Mining in 15 Months (w/ Nemo, QRB Labs) In this episode, Nemo from QRB Labs returns to HashrateUp to share how Ethiopia has become one of the fastest-growing Bitcoin mining regions in the world — going from 0 to nearly 1 GW in just over a year. We discuss: QRB Labs' journey: from pioneering PPA to active hashing Ethiopia's current Bitcoin mining landscape (players, power, challenges) The role of stranded hydropower and pricing inefficiencies Import/export rules, ASIC restrictions, and repair infrastructure How mining can accelerate energy infrastructure and grid growth Ethiopia’s bold vision for 100 GW national capacity This episode is a deep dive into how Bitcoin mining can unlock national-scale energy development, especially in frontier markets. 🎙 ABOUT HASHRATE UP HashrateUp is a Podcast focused on the fields of Bitcoin Mining and Energy, and the intersection of the two. New episodes drop weekly and always feature a guest from the industry, hosted by Jesse, an energy consultant based in Cape Town whose mission is to bring more hashrate to Africa. 🔥 SPONSORED BY Hashbranch – Hosting and hardware made simple. Use code HASHRATEUP100 for $100 off every Buy & Host package: 👉 https://hashbranch.com SoloMining – Decentralized, home-based Bitcoin mining made easy. Use code HASHRATEUP 👉 https://solomining.de Firefish – Bitcoin-backed loans made simple. Use code HASHRATEUP 👉 https://firefish.io/?ref=HASHRATEUP 📲 FOLLOW HASHRATE UP 🌐 Website: https://hashrateup.com 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6At5Inqb2JHVl4k9VuPO8t?si=318143e3c2494c02 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HashrateUp 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hashrateupbtc/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hashrateup 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashrateup 👤 GUEST: Nemo – CEO & Co-Founder, QRB Labs 🔖 TAGS #BitcoinMining #Hashrate #QRBLabs #MiningAfrica #EnergyInfrastructure #Ethiopia #BitcoinOnly #StrandedEnergy #ASICRepair #HashrateUp