Are NFTs Bad for the Environment? The Debate That’s Not So One-Sided Anymore

SB9

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This topic keeps coming up and I’m curious where the community currently stands.
Environmental concerns related to NFTs dominated headlines back in 2021-2022, but with newer chains like Polygon, Solana, and others claiming carbon neutrality — is the conversation evolving?

Here are a few points I’ve gathered:
  • Ethereum's move to PoS cut energy usage ~99.95%
  • Offset platforms like Aerial and KlimaDAO gaining traction
  • NFT minting on eco-chains vs. ETH Layer 1 still varies greatly
  • Some artists are using NFT drops to fund climate initiatives

But are these improvements widely adopted? Or are we still facing a perception problem that damages the NFT space at large?

Curious how you all weigh the innovation vs. impact argument today.
 
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