Video - The Bitcoin Hustle: How Venezuelans Turned to Mining to Survive
Did you know that while Venezuela's economy was spiraling with hyperinflation, some clever citizens turned to Bitcoin mining to make ends meet? Yes, amidst widespread shortages and economic chaos, the ultra-low electricity costs—thanks to heavy government subsidies—made mining a feasible survival tactic. But here's where it gets spicy: while many hustled to keep the mining rigs buzzing under the radar, reports bubbled up about government officials seizing these rigs only to use them for their own Bitcoin bonanza! Talk about a power move! And while ordinary Venezuelans were mining to put food on the table, their government was mining their efforts. What a shocking twist, right? So, next time your computer takes ages to load, just be thankful it’s not being commandeered for a covert crypto operation! What do you think about using technology to survive economic collapse? Drop your thoughts below!