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How about this:

“While it’s true that Bitcoin is energy-intensive, the use of energy is what guarantees the security of the network, so that Bitcoin transactions are tamper-proof. Also, Bitcoin miners are increasingly using renewable energy sources as well as energy that would otherwise go to waste. Due to the flexible nature of Bitcoin mining operations, there are many different ways that Bitcoin miners can contribute to a more stable, predictable, and sustainable energy grid”

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Mike Brock 2y ago

This is a fine argument. Personally, my criticism would be a little further up the stack. Discriminating against types of electricity usage, rather than just using the market pricing mechanism would seem to me, to just be batshit insane on its face, when you think about if for more than five seconds. You don't even really need to get into the merits of bitcoin mining, before realizing it's a terrible idea.