Can someone please explain some bitcoiners’ love of fossil fuels?
Why the intense love for coal? Haven’t wars been fought and thousands died over oil?
I understand the issues with solar and wind. The projects are currently subsidized by the government. The supply chains are plagued by slave labor and human rights violations. They are intermittent, which can decrease reliability and grid stability.
At the same time, the energy is generated domestically. We reduce our reliance on other nations. We don’t need to go to war over oil. Further, the pairing of bitcoin miners and wind/solar farms may become quite profitable and help stabilize the grid.
Nuclear is incredibly promising due its energy density. Its issue stems from the regulatory oversight, capture, and hurdles. I have no concerns about its safety—just the regulatory environment.
So why coal? Why oil? Don’t get me wrong. These are power fuel sources.
What if we viewed the challenge of solar/wind/nuclear instead as opportunities for value creation/potential profit? We don’t walk away from nostr and other tech because it’s not in its final, optimized state. Devs stay and build. Why wouldn’t we expect the same with wind/solar/nuclear tech? Why wouldn’t the tech improve and be more compelling over time?
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