We’ll, firstly the largest contributor, BTC, doesn’t use GPUs.
Secondly, many of us don’t think that beef example is really “OK” either.
Third, the idea that Bitcoin or crypto in general runs predominantly on green power is bullshit.
Fourth, BTC now consumes more power and has more associated carbon output than many mid sized countries, it is not some piddling little thing that we can safely ignore.
Fifth, and last - My point that you replied to was about the article writing the problem off as personal choice. While we only have one planet it is not just personal choice.
Sounds like we should tackle the biggest problems first, of which greenhouse gas emissions from raising and transporting meat is the largest. Much larger than bitcoin. Only those with a medical reason requiring them to eat meat should, and the rest should eat local plant-based food. After all except for people who require meat in their diet to survive (extremely rare) it's a personal choice.
Secondly, many of us don’t think that beef example is really “OK” either.
Third, the idea that Bitcoin or crypto in general runs predominantly on green power is bullshit.
Fourth, BTC now consumes more power and has more associated carbon output than many mid sized countries, it is not some piddling little thing that we can safely ignore.
Fifth, and last - My point that you replied to was about the article writing the problem off as personal choice. While we only have one planet it is not just personal choice.