The most impactful technology since the internet.
Changes trust, governance, economy, incentives.
2023 UPDATE: of course AI takes the spotlight but AI was envisioned before the internet, therefore “The most impactful technology since the internet” still valid.
https://twitter.com/marsxrobertson/status/1489719224629182464
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1385107878055317509
https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1404806744841273356/photo/1
https://twitter.com/nayibbukele/status/1402680890057166858
https://twitter.com/100trillionUSD/status/1396067198913941506
https://twitter.com/gaborgurbacs/status/1398603005868613633
But yes, it is possible to say "Bitcoin uses more energy than a country"
Just like saying "Christmas lights use more energy than a country"
Just like saying “Air conditioning use more energy than a country”
From the blog: https://medium.com/@briannaleewelsh47/bitcoin-a-climate-friend-or-foe-74c9e372eea3 Original source: Pareto Technologies “Mining Mutualism”