Is Bitcoin a Waste of Energy?

Bitcoin's proof of work mining is a peaceful way of arriving at consensus without having to launch world wars. So it may take up more electricity than even the nuclear wars and the world wars. We're constantly making energy cheaper, leading to better conditions for human beings,. higher productivity, better quality of life and less conflict.

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