Real capitalism is the OG "Value for Value"

If miners weren't there to be the buyer of first resort of that excess electricity it may not be produced in the first place and the grid would be in danger of experiencing a blackout.

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Biggest Texas Bitcoin Miner Shuts Down Ahead of Cold Blast | Bloomberg #9815 www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-02/biggest-bitcoin-miner-in-texas-will-shut-for-cold-blast-if-asked