sustainability

Bitcoin at $100K: 3 Reasons This Rally is Different (and More Sustainable)

Bitcoin at $100K: 3 Reasons This Rally is Different (and More Sustainable)

Alright, now let’s tackle the other big question – Bitcoin almost hitting $100,000. We've been here before, haven't we? Do you recall the dot com boom, the exuberance, the burst, the fallout? This time, something feels… different. It doesn’t matter as much about the price… it’s what you have under...
Riot's Record Revenue Hides a Fatal Flaw in Bitcoin's Energy Dream

Riot's Record Revenue Hides a Fatal Flaw in Bitcoin's Energy Dream

Meanwhile, Riot Platforms is crowing all the way to the bank on record revenue, an eye-popping $161.4 million in Q1 2025. Now, as CEO Jason Les preaches the importance of collaboration among teammates, the stock has popped. Let's cut through the celebratory noise. That revenue comes at a horrendous cost....
DeFi Hacks: Is Loopscale Bounty Model Sustainable?

DeFi Hacks: Is Loopscale Bounty Model Sustainable?

Loopscale is still celebrating with its partial recovery of money and victory. This success is made possible thanks to a 10% bounty offer. Before we uncork the champagne, let's ask a tougher question: Are we setting a dangerous precedent? Are we truly rewarding criminal behavior here and actually incentivizing more...
Bitcoin's Energy Value: A Seductive Myth or Undervalued Truth?

Bitcoin's Energy Value: A Seductive Myth or Undervalued Truth?

Is Bitcoin's true worth buried under kilowatt-hours? The "Energy Value" model, championed by figures like Charles Edwards, paints a compelling picture: Bitcoin's price is intrinsically linked to the energy expended to mine it. Sounds neat, right? A meaningful, genuine, near-physical mooring for a digital good. But before you fire sale...
Final Satoshi: Will Mining Bitcoin Require Infinite Energy?

Final Satoshi: Will Mining Bitcoin Require Infinite Energy?

The world of cryptocurrency is constantly evolving. At MetaBlock X, we’re dedicated to helping you stay informed and one step ahead. Today, we're diving deep into a fascinating, long-term question: What happens when the final Bitcoin is mined? Will protecting the network demand limitless resources, or can some smart solutions...
Bitcoin's Dirty Secret: Why Energy Consumption Could Kill the Dream

Bitcoin's Dirty Secret: Why Energy Consumption Could Kill the Dream

The Bitcoin dream, a decentralized, peer-to-peer financial revolution, is seductive. We've seen the headlines: Bitcoin hitting all-time highs, institutions jumping in, and the promise of a future free from traditional financial constraints. You may even be personally invested, deep into the hype. Before we jump too far ahead, let’s address...