Misconceptions

Bitcoin Resources Misconceptions

Clarifying Bitcoin misconceptions.

You've probably heard Bitcoin described as being bad for the environment, or being used only by criminals. There are a lot of misconceptions around Bitcoin and the resources below clarify many of these misconceptions.

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How Bitcoin Goes Carbon Negative by 2028
Bitcoin mining can significantly mitigate methane emissions, turning the entire Bitcoin network carbon negative. Discover the untold environmental benefits of Bitcoin mining and how it combats negative press while driving renewable energy infrastructure.
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How Bitcoin is helping the environment
Not many industries can take a potent greenhouse gas like methane and convert that into work that both secures a global network and drives down CO2. Bitcoin does this and more.
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Bitcoin is Protecting Human Rights Around the World
“It's an escape hatch from tyranny,” writes the Human Rights Foundation's Alex Gladstein. “It's nothing less than freedom money.”
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Bitcoin is Not for Criminals
Just as the internet is not for drug dealers and terrorists, bitcoin is not for criminals. It is for everyone.
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Bitcoin’s Energy Usage Isn’t a Problem. Here’s Why.
Bitcoin’s energy usage is a rounding error as far as global energy usage is concerned.
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Demystifying Bitcoin
This video aims to correct mainstream narratives about Bitcoin, debunk the most common Bitcoin myths, and offer insights and real-world experiences on its various benefits.
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This Machine Greens
The film explores Bitcoin’s relationship with energy — and shows that the image often presented may well have things upside-down.
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The Spiral Book of Bitcoin Mythology: Bitcoin Mining
The truth is that bitcoin miners are like any other market participants: to last, they have to maximize efficiency. That means embracing green energy at every level.
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End the FUD
Links to articles debunking Bitcoin Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt.
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Bitcoin Rocks
Bitcoin is a misunderstood technology that is building a better world.

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