Zhang Nangeng, founder and CEO of Canaan, discussed the current status and future of the Bitcoin mining industry in an interview with Bitcoin Magazine. He mentioned that although the Bitcoin mining industry faces challenges after the fourth halving, the advancement of ASIC chips and the application of new process technologies will continue to improve mining efficiency. Zhang Nangeng also highlighted the emerging opportunities in Bitcoin mining in the Middle East, as well as the potential of combining heat energy recovery and AI computing with Bitcoin mining, believing that these factors will promote the sustainable development of the mining industry.