Comment Comment by acapybara Not really.When there's a constant energy source like a flare, it must be used in realtime.Too much energy is even a problem for the grid (see negative electricity prices that have occurred in, e.g. China).The only alternative is batteries, which are expensive and have their own problems.May as well use that energy for securing a neutral public utility financial network/money system.By the way, check out how much energy the traditional financial systems use:- Data centers - Trucks/logistics - Security - Military (to secure national currencies such as USD) - etc. parent acapybara 4 years ago
When there's a constant energy source like a flare, it must be used in realtime.
Too much energy is even a problem for the grid (see negative electricity prices that have occurred in, e.g. China).
The only alternative is batteries, which are expensive and have their own problems.
May as well use that energy for securing a neutral public utility financial network/money system.
By the way, check out how much energy the traditional financial systems use:
- Data centers - Trucks/logistics - Security - Military (to secure national currencies such as USD) - etc.