Nico Smid
About Nico Smid
Nico Smid is a Market Analyst and Founder of Digital Mining Solutions, specializing in Bitcoin mining. He has extensive experience in business development and project management across various organizations and has been a Bitcoin investor since 2017.
Current Role at Substack
Nico Smid serves as a Market Analyst for 'The Bitcoin Mining Block Post' on Substack since 2022. In this role, he writes a weekly newsletter that focuses on market analysis, mining economics, trends, news, and insights related to the Bitcoin mining industry. His contributions help inform readers about the evolving landscape of Bitcoin mining and provide valuable information for stakeholders in the sector.
Experience at Digital Mining Solutions
Since 2022, Nico Smid has been the Founder of Digital Mining Solutions, based in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland. In this capacity, he promotes education as a key component for success in the Bitcoin mining industry. He provides workshops and training sessions focused on mining economics and offers strategic advice to Bitcoin miners to help them establish and expand their ventures effectively.
Previous Work Experience
Nico Smid has held various positions prior to his current roles. He worked as a Programme Manager for Private Sector Development Latin America at CBI - Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries from 2013 to 2019. He also served as a Senior Business Developer & Regional Manager for Latin America at Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO.nl) from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, he was involved in business development roles at Fairfood International and Experience Fruit Quality.
Educational Background
Nico Smid has a diverse educational background. He achieved a Master of Science in Economic Geography from the University of Groningen from 2005 to 2007. He also studied International Development Studies at Utrecht University, earning another MSc from 2007 to 2008. Furthermore, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Human Geography and Planning at the University of Groningen from 2001 to 2005. His studies included various programs in project management and international relations.
Bitcoin Mining Involvement
Nico Smid has been actively involved in the Bitcoin mining sector since 2017, when he became a Bitcoin investor. He began self-mining in 2021. Through his work and expertise, he has guided numerous companies in establishing and expanding their mining ventures, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and education in the industry.