Opinion
Bitcoin evolves from a neutral protocol to a geopolitical weapon as nations mine with surplus energy, turning hashpower into soft power in the global energy arms race.
Vugar Usi Zade
The author is an independent contributor writing an opinion or expert take. Views expressed are the author’s own and may not reflect Cointelegraph’s editorial position. Vugar is an award-winning senior manager and communications expert with 15 years of progressive hands-on experience spanning Fortune 500 giants to dynamic startups, currently serving as chief operating officer of Bitget. Vugar held senior positions at renowned brands such as Carlsberg, Facebook, Danone, Coca-Cola, Twitter, Sony and more, showcasing his versatility and strategic insight.
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