Proof of work. Millions of lives survived long enough to reproduce so that you could be here. They survived war, famine, rape, murder, disease, predators, harsh climates, betrayal, the worst atrocities humans and nature are capable of committing, all to bring you the gift of life. You stand at the end of that proof of work chain and it’s up to you if you produce a new block or let the entire chain die.

Whether they are watching from beyond or not I can’t say, but I’m also inclined to believe they are.