this post was submitted on 09 Feb 2024
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They don't produce anything except some numbers. A total waste of energy. I had to laugh when this guy I know who is very "progressive" and environmentally concerned got pissy when I pointed out how much energy was wasted on bitcoin mining just because he was into it.
My comment here is a much better use of energy
Recording my next fart would be a better use of energy than Bitcoin.
Even if you upload it as an 8k video