Use of the phrase "libertarian nerds" aside, cryptocurrency does seem to be becoming more the preserve of selfish asshats. Does anyone have a good reason that the endless mining of alt-currencies at the expense of the environment should be considered acceptable?
Use of the phrase "libertarian nerds" aside, cryptocurrency does seem to be becoming more the preserve of selfish asshats. Does anyone have a good reason that the endless mining of alt-currencies at the expense of the environment should be considered acceptable?
https://grist.org/article/bitcoins-energy-use-got-studied-and-you-libertarian-nerds-look-even-worse-than-usual/