Bitcoin as Battery – The Slow Hunch by Nick Grossman

In almost every speech bitcoiners make about the potential for cryptocurrencies in the developing world, Argentina receives top billing.

In some cases, the transition to renewables will require a massive increase over existing levels of material extraction. For neodymium – an essential element in wind turbines – extraction will need to rise by nearly 35% over current levels. Higher-end estimates reported by the World Bank suggest it could double. The same is true of silver, which is