Harald Rauter

Harald Rauter

Chief Growth Officer 21energy GmbH and Board Member European Bitcoin and Energy Association (EBEA)
Harald Rauter is a recognized voice at the frontier of Bitcoin and energy systems—a space rapidly reshaping Europe’s future. As Chief Growth Officer at 21energy and Board Member of the European Bitcoin Energy Association (EBEA), he actively advances the conversation on how Bitcoin mining can strengthen energy markets and grid stability. He argues that, when strategically integrated, Bitcoin mining will become a catalyst for Europe’s energy abundance, security, and, above all, independence—cornerstones of societal prosperity and geopolitical resilience in the 21st century. With a background spanning finance, policy, and energy markets, Rauter bridges the gap between Bitcoin-native innovation and institutional realities—equipping audiences with the insight to act on complex market shifts.

Speaker’s stage appereances

Panel discussion
Money Backed by Energy
Europe’s energy crisis has exposed the flaws of centralized planning and short-sighted green policies. Bitcoin offers a new path—one where energy and money are aligned. This session explores how mining can incentivize local energy production, support grid balancing, and unlock stranded power. We’ll cover legal precedents, policy threats, and the latest in mining tech like Stratum V2. As the world rethinks energy and sovereignty, Bitcoin is emerging as a bridge between the two.
Main stage
Thu, 14:20
Lang EN
Panel discussion
The Future of Bitcoin Mining: Power, Incentives, and Decentralization
Bitcoin mining is the engine behind the network—but who controls that engine, and where is it heading?

In this panel, we explore how mining is evolving as the industry scales and matures. What risks come with too much power in the hands of a few large pools? Can smaller miners stay competitive? How do policy pressures, like sanctions or regulation, impact who gets to mine and which transactions get confirmed?

We’ll break down:

Why decentralization in mining still matters

How miners make decisions—and what influences them

Whether new ideas like mining incentives or protocol changes can shift the balance

What individuals and communities can do to keep mining open and censorship-resistant

If you care about Bitcoin’s long-term resilience, this conversation is one you don’t want to miss.
Main stage
Sat, 12:50
Lang EN

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