The utility of the exchanges made possible by Bitcoin will far exceed the cost of electricity used. Therefore, not having Bitcoin would be the net waste.

比特币构成的支付网络的价值远大于挖矿所消耗的电费。不使用比特币才是浪费。

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He also hopes to see a pilot project on the recycling of organic waste for agricultural use in Gaza, and training and visitor exchanges on issues such as urban planning and public space management.

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