There are other alternatives to BTC, which are more efficient in terms of energy usage, more effective in terms of transaction speed and transaction fees. BTC

There are other alternatives to BTC, which are more efficient in terms of energy usage, more effective in terms of transaction speed and transaction fees. BTC is a cryptocurrency, but not equal to cryptocurrency for the sake of this discussion. BTC is arguably not effective as an actual medium of exchange. Many BTC maximalists have retreated from the actual currency use case in favor of "store of value" arguments.