Explainers

The background that makes the news make sense.

Explainers

Bitcoin mining, in plain terms

What miners actually do, why it uses electricity, and what hashrate and difficulty mean — without the hype.

Mining and the electric grid: the load that can shut off

Flexible demand, stranded energy, and why grid operators treat miners differently from other big customers.

Tribal energy sovereignty and Bitcoin

Why tribal nations — as sovereign governments and energy owners — are part of the American Bitcoin story.

How to read the Legislation Tracker

What each status means, from introduction to law — and why a bill that dies is still news.