Bitcoin has captured mainstream attention solely because it was the first mover. It doesn't help that one of the most prominent energy consumption estimate is

Bitcoin has captured mainstream attention solely because it was the first mover. It doesn't help that one of the most prominent energy consumption estimate is flawed: http://blog.zorinaq.com/serious-faults-in-beci/ http://blog.zorinaq.com/serious-faults-in-beci/