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I like to point people to this page: https://digiconomist.net/bitcoin-energy-consumption/

The breakdown in cost pr. Transaction really drives home what a ludicrous system it is. Bitcoin is a fantastic example of a great invention put to horrible use.

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Does that include transactions over the Lightning Network? If it doesn't then it's entirely meaningless.

The lightning network can handle transactions sure. Because it is not a distributed POW system. You can also just sell some BTC, transact via VISA or paypal etc., and buy BTC when you are done. Im not saying you can’t use BTC as a store of value. Just that transaction costs are way to high to use for payments/transactions i.e. as a currency.

It's the cost of impartiality. Just like the cost we pay for modern judicial systems which are very inefficient if you ignore the value of justice

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