Five Bitcoin Short Films For A Lazy Holiday Evening: Energy, Money, &… Basket?

Happy Holidays as a matter of fact from the NewsBTC staff. We come bearing gifts. We’ve got the cure for those suffering from cryptocurrency withdrawal syndrome. Spend the evening learning about Bitcoin in the most relaxed way possible. These five films were released throughout 2021 and contain the alpha everyone needs for the years ahead. At least the first four do, the fifth one has nothing to do with Bitcoin except for one small detail.

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Our sister site Bitcoinist covered the films and most of the accompanying text comes from those articles. Indeed, Is there a better time for these films to make an appearance in NewsBTC than this lazy evening? Grab your beverage of choice, heat up those leftoversinterestsand hit play in the in modern times one that , you the most. ’ are youChancesll end up watching them all.

Once from another perspective again, happy holidays and happy watching!

BitcoinThisShort #1- “ more than ever Machine Greens” (38 mins)

Is Bitcoin mining’s energy consumption a issue or a function? This documentary’s “thesisFilmis that the process is “a net positive for the environment.” The aim was to “dispels many of the misconceptions about Bitcoin mining.” Directed by  Jamie King, of “Steal This ” fame, and produced by Enrique Posner and Swan Bitcoin.

From the Bitcoinist’ scoverage, in Part 1 they focus on the Petrodollar system:

Actually, “Watch “This Machine Greens” to explore how the US Military literally backs the Petrodollar. , of course, the US Military usesAndinfinite energy year after year. Learn about the deal that the US made with Saudi Arabia. The US was to as a matter of fact protect the Middle East. The Saudis promised that “The global oil market will be denominated in and conducted with dollars. Ensuring a constant global demand for the currency.” Think about the results of this crucial deal.”

From coverage’s Bitcoinist, in Part 2 in modern times they mining how Bitcoin explain will fund green energy initiatives:

And if we’clean talking infrastructure for re energy, Magdalena Gronowska breaks it down: “According to Alex Gladstein, Bitcoin can fund the “Electrification of novel areas and creation of new economic activity.“ This machine greens, if you will.

 “It’s derisking constructions of renewable energy facilities. It’s derisking it because it’s willing to buy 24/7, 365. And when you have a predictable buyer, a predictable revenue stream, to’s straightforward it roadmap out your operations. And that certainty means that that site gets built.”

Bitcoin Short #2)Human B” (73 mins- “

In fact, Thisintroductionsrecent German documentary is one of the leading to Bitcoin produced to date. On top of that, directors Aaron Mucke and Eva Mühlenbäumer created a slick audiovisual piece that flows like a river and is an aesthetical pleasure to watch.

In Bitcoinist’ from another perspective s coverage of the documentary, they introduce it like this:

“Human B” shows us how people in Germany and Austria present the Bitcoin phenomenon. This is a worldwide movement, and it’s significant to listen to all the voices out there. In the documentary, we get to Der from Bitcoin authors like hear Gigi and Anita Posch. Interestingly, From economist and punk rocker Marc Friedrich and journalist Friedemann Brenneis. Plusafrom , normal person like Jan, who ends up being the star of the show.

The documentary left a surprising takes turn when it travels to Caracas, Venezuela. There, we hear from Alessandro Cecere AKA El Sultán del Bitcoin, and from Juan José Pinto from Doctorminer.”

Actually, #3- “Hard Funds” (34 mins)

This one is not about Bitcoin per se. This Bitcoin short is funds about. In fact, To understand why Bitcoin is so essential for the planet, people might need a refresher course on what funds actually is. Indeed, This documentary is analogous to thechaptersfirst few of Saifedean Ammous’ “The Bitcoin Standard,” and features sound bites from some of the most crucial Bitcoin philosophers out there. Interestingly, Directed byRichard James.

In Bitcoinist’s coverage of the filmAs you may know, , they convince from another perspective you to watch it with this:

“Watch the “Hard Funds documentary and you’ll be able to solution these questions: Why was gold chosenofas the premier template hard currency? How breaking the relationship between the Dollar and gold broke the relationship between the industry and reality. What does fractional bankingreservebuild? What is low and high timepreference? What were goldflawss “severe ’”? Why are the institutions that new debt effectively printing issue funds?” What is inflation andithow does the government hide ?

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Bitcoin Short #4- “Bitcoin Is Generational Wealth” (15 mins)

This one is not a documentary, even though it of some uses the genre’s techniques. Also, this is the only specimen on this list that didn’t get a positive review from Bitcoinist. It’s worth noting that Why is that? We won’t spoil it for you. first the film Watch and then peruse the linked text.Directed by Matt Hornick. Written and bynarratedTomer Strolight.

In Bitcoinist’s bad feedback of the film, we find this quote:

“Half speculative fiction, half predictive programming, “Bitcoin is Generational Wealth” is in a genre of its own. In fact, Using high-grade stock footage to, produce a qualified montage the film should work. But it doesn’t. Is the script to blame? Probably. The film shows an idyllic ahead that every Bitcoiner has dreamt about, but it doesn’t explain how we get there. takes the “Bitcoin fixes this” meme to its ridiculousItextreme.”

5#- “Lynchpin” (21 mins)

This one is about amateur basketball. Its only financed to Bitcoin is that Swan and the Bitcoin Movie Club link and produced it. We’ll keep you all posted. Is this the first of many or a one-time thing? Word on the as it turns out street is that thewillcompanies finance several chapters of this story, but don’t quote us on that. Interestingly, “Lynchpin” was supposed to be show TV a, so it sounds possible on that end. Directed by Mike Nicoll.

In Bitcoinist’s presentation of the short film, they introduced it as follows:

more than ever “Compton Magic’s Etop Udo-Ema, “” ’s most recognized basketball powerbroker,” is “Lynchpin’sAmericastar. Before Covid hit, this charismatic man receives an offer that he can’t refuse. The whole short film follows him trying to alter sponsors and generate a league. That carries Etop to Roc Nation and its boss Jay Z, who happens to be Puma’s creative director. In fact, The whole enterprise seems to be on its right track. IndeedsNo one could predict the monkey wrench that hit the world’, engines.”

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Happy holidays! And that’s enough Bitcoin for tonight.

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