Nov 17•1 min read
“Energy is the currency of the future. Bitcoin makes energy transportable.” - Paolo Ardoino. The original value of Bitcoin lies in its Proof-of-Work consensus, which operates on the basis of computing power that consumes electrical energy as the main source. To produce electrical energy, mankind had to work hard. This technology convert energy anywhere and at any time, so Bitcoin has a real value in relation to nature. Initially, no one had bitcoin, although network participants received it only by confirming transactions, no one had a clear advantage over the Proof-of-Work consensus.