Why Web3 Needs to Rethink Its Sustainability Metrics by [Your ENS or handle] · Published on MirrorTL;DR Ethereum’s switch to Proof of Stake cut energy use by 99.95%, but it didn’t end the sustainability debate. This article explores the evolving energy dynamics of blockchain—from Bitcoin’s role in stranded energy markets to the carbon opacity of cloud-based staking—and proposes what true green crypto looks like in 2025.1. Blockchain’s Energy ReckoningAs Web3 moves into the mainstream, its env...