Does Vitalik Hate The Environment?

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In this video, I discuss how Ethereum's switch from proof of work to proof of stake ensures that it will never be able to be carbon negative, unlike Bitcoin.

One of the best use cases for Bitcoin mining is for methane mitigation, where methane that would already be released into the atmosphere is instead converted to milder carbon dioxide, thereby generating electricity that can be used to power Bitcoin mining rigs.

Bitcoin mining rigs are highly portable and can be used off-grid in this way in remote locations-- no power hook-ups required-- just a simple internet connection is needed.

Unlike data centers, Bitcoin mining rigs can be easily turned off and back on whenever necessary, making them the most flexible consumer of electricity on the planet.

Does Bitcoin mining "waste energy" when it runs on gas that would otherwise be vented or flared and not used for anything? Bitcoin mining is able to offset its own emissions through methane mitigation, without top-down regulation and without government subsidies.

Not investment advice! Consult a financial advisor.

Crypto scammers and their private jets:
https://www.dlnews.com/articles/people-culture/do-kwon-arrested-private-jet-false-passport/
https://www.dlnews.com/articles/people-culture/cardano-founder-charles-hoskinson-is-top-private-jet-polluter/
https://twitter.com/WhaleWire/status/1549456454871965696

Does Vitalik support cp?
https://archive.is/44W0G

Biden Administration on the positive impact of Bitcoin mining:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/09-2022-Crypto-Assets-and-Climate-Report.pdf

Methane mitigation by industry:
https://twitter.com/DSBatten/status/1707329053748056225
https://twitter.com/DSBatten/status/1749317707546456148

Mining Bitcoin using landfill methane:
https://www.nodalpower.com/news-media/nodal-marathon-pilot-q42023

Vitalik doing solo mining:
https://media1.tenor.com/m/PfCDJZzid18AAAAC/ethereum-b..