How is it maximizing uselessness? Anymore than anything else, at least? | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		bit-anarchist 21 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Bitcoin miners are losing on every coin produced a... How is it maximizing uselessness? Anymore than anything else, at least?

Zetaphor 21 days ago [–]

It does have an outsized environmental impact compared to other technologies people would call useless. The only thing that really tops it in terms of ire and pollution is AI, but that has far more realized applications

Consider applying for YC's Summer 2026 batch! Applications are open till May 4
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact