Bitcoin Is Boiling the Oceans? Shut Up. Here’s Why You’re Wrong.

Your “environmental impact” argument is lazy, outdated, and straight-up hypocritical.

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Bitcoin is not the villain you think it is.

You’re frothing at the mouth about Bitcoin’s environmental impact? Cute. But let’s flip that script, shall we? You’re mad at proof of work, yet completely blind to the proof of waste wrapped around your own life.

Bitcoin’s energy usage isn’t the problem – it’s the misunderstood solution.

And as for the “illegal activity” trope? It’s so played out it should be retired like an overused meme. But let’s dissect that too, because it’s clear you’ve got no idea what you’re talking about.

Energy Impact: The Villain You Love to Ignore

Bitcoin’s energy consumption is public.

You can point to it, scream about it, and wave your moral outrage around like a protest sign. But let me ask you this: have you ever demanded the same transparency from traditional finance? Didn’t think so.

The banking system is a sprawling web of high-rise offices, ATMs, data centers, and private jets. Want to compare energy consumption? Bitcoin is a pinprick. And at least it’s…