[gdubs]

There’s an article in the NYTimes today on the environmental impact of NFTs and I personally find the whole thing deeply upsetting. I care a lot about the climate. It’s maybe my number one concern long-term, especially as my kids are concerned.

I saw the buzz around NFTs, and thought - “hey, cool! A new way for artists to make some money directly from their fans.” Sounds great. Minted a few NFTs to learn how it all works.

And then I read incredibly distressing figures - some comparing the cost to a years’ worth of family carbon emissions. From clicking a button and waiting a few minutes!

I haven’t been able to get a straight answer on how true these stats are. But the possibility that minting a few tokens caused that much damage frankly makes me want to cry.

You might say, well, that’s stupid — but honestly, when you care about something deeply like the climate and you take pains to reduce emissions and do things to try and help — well, it’s incredibly upsetting.

[thamer]

The article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/13/climate/nft-climate-chang...

[iso1210]

The problem is those emissions aren't being properly accounted for. Those causing them aren't paying the true cost.