Other entities burning energy isn't a good argument for "wasting power" mining cryptocurrency as it boils down to whataboutism [0]. The proof of work is a pote

Other entities burning energy isn't a good argument for "wasting power" mining cryptocurrency as it boils down to whataboutism [0]. The proof of work is a potentially valid argument but wouldn't it be better if the work was useful in some way? [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whataboutism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whataboutism