Dennis Porter: Nation State Bitcoin Adoption

08/10/2025 55 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of the Bitcoin Journeys Podcast, I sit down with Dennis Porter, founder and CEO of Satoshi Action Fund, the leading organization advocating for pro-Bitcoin legislation at the state level across America.Podcast Originally Recorded: December 2nd 2024Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction02:30 - Dennis' Bitcoin origin story 07:20 - Why Bitcoin won over crypto from day one 11:00 - The garage mining experience and drive to innovate 17:00 - Bitcoin mining as the best demand response resource 22:00 - Understanding frequency regulation and grid balancing 27:00 - How Bitcoin mining saves renewable energy from curtailment 30:40 - The decision to launch Satoshi Action Fund 35:00 - The "laboratory of democracy" state-level strategy 38:20 - Overcoming FTX headwinds and building momentum 42:40 - The post-election explosion in lawmaker interest 45:08 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserve legislation49:38 - Federal vs. state level adoption prospects 51:41 - Advice for Bitcoin newcomers 53:57 - How to get politically engaged for BitcoinFollow Dennis: X: @Dennis_Porter_Website: satoshiaction.ioFollow Me:X: @stephan_zimmInstagram: @bitcoinadvisoryThis content is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only.The views expressed by Stephan Zimmermann and his guests are their own and do not constitute financial advice.Nothing in the title, thumbnail, description, or video/audio is to be interpreted as investment, tax, or legal advice.I am not a financial advisor and do not provide financial services as defined by MiCA or other financial regulations.