How to Buy & Secure Bitcoin in 2025 | Cash App + Bitkey

Mining #Bitcoin at home doesn’t have to be complicated — and with Lightning payouts straight to my own node, it’s faster and more private than ever. In this livestream, I’ll walk you through my small-scale mining setup, the pool I use, and how my Umbrel node makes it all seamless.

I’ll walk you through:
- Why I started mining Bitcoin at home — even on a small scale
- The hardware I use — Bitaxe Miner & Canaan Avalon Nano 3S
- How I set up my miners with Braiins Pool for instant Lightning payouts
- How my Umbrel node receives mining rewards directly to my Lightning wallet
- How I use Alby Hub + my Lightning address ([email protected]) to receive sats directly into self-custody with no fees

Whether you’re curious about mining, want to learn how Lightning payouts work, or just want to see how it fits into living fully on Bitcoin, this stream will give you a clear, real-world example.

Drop your questions in the comments or live chat — I’ll answer in real-time or in a future episode.

Miners
Bitaxe: https://bitaxe.org/buy
Canaan Avalon Nano 3S: https://shop.canaan.io/products/avalon-nano-3s-1?VariantsId=10524
Canaan Avalon Mini 3: https://shop.canaan.io/products/avalon-mini-3?VariantsId=10527
Canaan Avalon Q: https://shop.canaan.io/products/avalon-q-1?VariantsId=10549
Braiins Pool: https://braiins.com/

Node
Alby Hub: https://albyhub.com/
Umbrel: https://umbrel.com/

Websites
AsicMinerValue: https://www.asicminervalue.com/

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Timestamps
00:00 - Pre-Show
01:12 - Intro/Hook
02:18 - Why I Started Mining at Home
03:23 - My Mining Hardware
05:11 - Future Mining Hardware (What I’ve Got My Eyes On)
07:16 - My Mining Pool: Braiins Pool
09:02 - How My Node Powers This Setup
10:08 - Q: Typical ROI of Mining Hardware
16:02 - Wrap-Up/Call to Action

Filming Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
Block Height: 910479
Bitcoin Price: $117,750

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