In the early hours of this Saturday, several regions of Europe faced a major blackout that left millions without electricity. In addition to the immediate inconveniences, the episode brought an important reflection for the cryptocurrency market: the dependence on stable infrastructure.
Exchange platforms, network validators, and mining operations can be directly impacted by large-scale power outages. Although decentralization protects part of the operation, events like this show that systemic risk still exists.
The crypto community is increasingly discussing solutions to enhance resilience, such as geographical diversification of servers, the use of renewable energy sources, and the creation of protocols that ensure service continuity even in extreme scenarios.
