In the early hours of this Saturday, various regions of Europe faced a major blackout that left millions without electricity. In addition to the immediate disruptions, 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 interruptions. 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 geographic diversification of servers, the use of renewable sources, and the creation of protocols that ensure service continuity even in extreme scenarios.