Alexander Neumüller

Alexander Neumüller

Research Lead, Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance
Alexander is a Research Associate at the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF), where he leads the Cambridge Digital Assets Programme’s research efforts on the energy and climate impact of digital assets. Drawing on extensive practical experience within the crypto ecosystem — from cryptocurrency mining to engaging with DeFi protocols — he brings deep domain expertise to his work. Prior to joining the CCAF, Alexander held various roles in traditional finance, including corporate banking, proprietary trading, and asset management. He holds a Master’s degree in Finance from Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, and an MBA from Johannes Kepler Universität Linz. Alexander is widely regarded as an expert on the environmental footprint of cryptocurrency mining, and his insights are frequently featured in leading media outlets such as Bloomberg, Reuters, Fox News, and The Financial Times.

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Panel discussion
Bitcoin mining benefits: Why it matters
Think Bitcoin mining is just about computers and electricity? Think again.

This panel is designed for beginners who want to understand what mining really is—and why it’s essential to Bitcoin’s security, fairness, and decentralization. You’ll learn:

What miners actually do (in plain English)

How mining supports the Bitcoin network

Why it's not "wasteful," but incredibly powerful for energy innovation

How to use excess heat from bitcoin miners

How communities and countries are benefiting from Bitcoin mining

What role mining plays in a world shifting toward digital money

Whether you're curious, skeptical, or just getting started, this is your chance to learn how mining powers freedom—and why it might be one of the most misunderstood technologies of our time.
Expo stage
Sat, 13:00
Lang EN

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