Becoming the First U.S. City to Mine Bitcoin with Texas Blockchain Council President Lee Bratcher

Last week, Fort Worth became the first city government in the United States to mine Bitcoin. Mayor and President and Founder of Texas Blockchain Council Lee Bratcher talk about the new partnership on the pilot program, and how it is part of recognizing the exponential growth of the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries while advancing Fort Worth’s goal of becoming a leading center of tech and innovation.

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A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 12th largest city in the nation forward.

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Learn more about Go Time and nominate a future Go Time guest at fortworthtexas.gov/gotime. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts.

Go Time is produced by staff here at the City of Fort Worth: Bethany Warner, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.