Bitcoin uptime is incredible (whereas fedwire just recently had downtime). Fees for Lightning are close to zero whereas traditional international payment fees f

Bitcoin uptime is incredible (whereas fedwire just recently had downtime). Fees for Lightning are close to zero whereas traditional international payment fees for example are much greater. New systems will get to leave behind legacy baggage which allows them to build more robust and efficient systems- this could translate to reduced environmental impact. There is no requirement that the endgame for Bitcoin is increased energy consumption or net environmental damage. Regulations like this bill that would stop miners from operating coal plants can help shape a better environmental future for Bitcoin.