The film “Dirty Coin” sheds light on the environmental impact and potential benefits of Bitcoin mining, while also featuring lectures and debates on Bitcoin and environmental conservation. The movie will make its debut in Berlin on June 7, 2024, at the Colosseum movie theater on Gleimstrasse 31, organized by Fulmo.
To fully participate in the premiere-related activities, attendees are advised to arrive by 7 p.m. The event will kick off with a welcome talk titled “Bitcoin: Will it boil the oceans or save humanity?” by Bitcoiner Weezel at 6:30 p.m. This will be followed by a presentation from a representative of the “Green Mining DAO” at 7:30 p.m., who will showcase how Bitcoin mining can contribute to climate protection by utilizing waste heat from mining operations to grow mangos.
Directed by Alana Mediavilla, the film “Dirty Coin” aims to change public perception of Bitcoin mining by highlighting its potential role in energy transition and environmental preservation. By combining expert interviews, comic-like scenes, and stunning visuals from mining farms and energy plants, the film explores the debates, myths, mistakes, and possibilities regarding environmental protection in Bitcoin mining.
“Dirty Coin” premiered at the Warsaw Bitcoin Film Festival in April, coinciding with the Bitcoin halving event, and received the award for best film. Mediavilla hopes that the film will bridge the gap between environmentalists and Bitcoin proponents by sparking a more nuanced conversation on the environmental impacts and potential benefits of Bitcoin mining.
The electricity consumption and resulting CO2 emissions associated with Bitcoin mining have long been criticized for their contribution to climate change. Despite counterarguments from the Bitcoin community, climate activists, green lawmakers, and clean energy companies largely dismiss these concerns. CoinMarketCap data shows that the price of Bitcoin is currently $69,842.52, experiencing a 1.87% decrease from the previous day but showing a bullish trend with a 9.52% increase over the last week.
In addition to these controversies, the Venezuelan Ministry of Electric Power is reportedly planning to ban Bitcoin mining from the country’s power system. This reflects ongoing global concerns and regulatory obstacles surrounding Bitcoin mining.
The evening will conclude with a panel discussion featuring Timo Steipe from Munich International Mining, climate and Bitcoin advocate Margot Paez, and other experts at 9:15 p.m. Given the event’s pro-Bitcoin stance, it is expected that the conversation will lean in favor of Bitcoin.
Overall, the Berlin premiere of “Dirty Coin” aims to create a platform for fair debates on this contentious topic and promote a more nuanced understanding of the environmental impacts and potential benefits of Bitcoin mining.