2026-01-07 04:24:46

A bold vision is circulating in crypto circles: the future of currency hinges on work and energy. With billions in capital backing this narrative, it's hard to ignore where influential voices are pointing. They're essentially telling us that traditional monetary systems may evolve into something tied directly to productive output and energy value. This perspective adds fresh momentum to Bitcoin's case as a store of value in an energy-backed economy. Whether this plays out remains to be seen, but the conversation itself signals how institutional and influential figures are rethinking currency's fundamental role.

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Ramen_Until_Rich

· 23h ago

Energy-linked currency? Here's another set of new explanations; the crypto world never runs out of stories.

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LiquidityOracle

· 01-08 08:11

The concept of energy currency sounds quite idealistic. Can it actually be implemented, or is it just another new trick to scam investors?

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FlatTax

· 01-07 04:53

The term "energy currency" sounds like big capital is just trying to whitewash Bitcoin.

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ApeDegen

· 01-07 04:46

The story of Energy Coin is back, and this time it's the institutions talking about it. Just listen and move on.

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MetaverseMortgage

· 01-07 04:38

The concept of energy currency is back... It feels like big capital is always brainwashing itself. --- I'm a bit tired of it; next year they'll probably come up with a new concept again. --- Energy = value, is this logic correct? The electricity costs for mining are going to rise again. --- Wow, do they really have that much money to support this thing? --- Work + energy binding... it seems like they're trying to extend the life of BTC. --- They're just hyping concepts again. Why not just say they want to raise prices? --- These people really want to turn everything into energy valuation; they're crazy. --- Sounds impressive, but has it been implemented? It's all just talk. --- As expected, the crypto world is always "redefining" things... --- Energy currency? Next month it will probably be something else.

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ServantOfSatoshi

· 01-07 04:26

The idea of energy currency sounds good, but when will the people in the crypto circle stop hyping big promises? --- Another cycle of narrative rotation, capital just loves to tell these stories. --- Work-backed currency? Basically, they just want a new pricing power. --- Using BTC as an energy store of value is indeed a fresh perspective, but how about implementation? --- With billions of capital pushing the topic, ordinary people should just stick to HODL. --- It feels like there's a new narrative every so often—this time it's the energy economy, what will it be next time? --- Institutional forces redefine the concept of currency, small investors can only watch the show.

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