The New Digital-Energy Paradigm

by Brunello Rosa and Marco Lucchin

In this paper, we discuss:

• The new Digital-Energy paradigm: the 21st century technological convergence;
• A new theoretical perspective on crypto energy Consumption: from externality to intrinsic value;
• Cryptocurrency and blockchain energy evolution: data, trends, and strategic implications;
• CBDCs and Stablecoins: energy efficiency and macroeconomic implications;
• AI’s explosive energy demand: projections and systemic implications;
• Nuclear-digital infrastructure synergy: Big-Tech’s new strategic alliance; and 
• Geopolitical nuclear competition: the new technological arms race.

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