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Pretty much any energy use has externalities though. I agree that in a democracy we all have a say in what we allow or not, but let's stop with this constant n
by ric2b 6y ago
Pretty much any energy use has externalities though.
I agree that in a democracy we all have a say in what we allow or not, but let's stop with this constant narrative that killing cryptocurrencies would significantly help with stopping climate change, it would barely make a difference, there are much more important things to focus on if that's really your goal.
- lxgr 6y agoVery true, mining is nowhere near the top of any list of climate concerns. But I feel like addressing it as a problem now rather than a few years down the road might be a good idea. Socially and politically normalizing the idea of intentionally wasting energy in exchange for financial gain seems like the wrong signal.
- ric2b 6y ago> normalizing the idea of intentionally wasting energy in exchange for financial gain That's true of basically any industry.