You know what else consumes more power than Argentina? Canada and Saudi Arbia[1] (among others) both countries with less population than Argentina but with higher overall consumption. Is that "good"? Is it "right"?

How much energy do all atm machines (on idle) waste compared to miners? At least miners have incentive (dependent on local regulation/costs) to find cheaper sources of energy because it directly affects their bottom line.

[1] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_electri...