On: The Bitcoin mine with its own power plant

[DJBunnies]

Nothing is stopping you from setting up shop somewhere with the same wasted electrical surplus, finding the machinery needed, an adequate staff to run it, figuring out your international supply chain, and hoping you turn out profitable.

[speedgoose → DJBunnies]

You are right, bruteforcing checksums is easier.

[DJBunnies → speedgoose]

The market would agree.