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Dyson Sphere Mining

A tongue-in-cheek scenario involving harnessing the energy output of an entire star (or galaxy) to power Bitcoin mining.
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Dyson Sphere Mining is a hypothetical extrapolation: if we imagine future humans capturing most of a star’s energy (the ‘Dyson Sphere’ concept), that energy could theoretically be funneled into Bitcoin mining. This idea highlights the extreme, almost cosmic scale of competition that might arise if BTC remains valuable over astronomical timeframes.

While purely speculative (and comedic), it sparks philosophical debates about energy consumption, proof-of-work, and whether advanced civilizations might see mining as a universal activity. In practice, it’s more of a geeky thought experiment than a feasible near-term plan—but it underscores the open, permissionless nature of mining: if you have energy, you can participate.

Key takeaways
Jokingly references cosmic-scale energy harnessing for mining
Emphasizes Bitcoin’s unbounded potential energy appetite
Illustrates a futuristic, speculative extreme of PoW competition
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