For as much flaws as bitcoin has, this kind of bullshit is the biggest reason why I hope it will ultimately become a more viable form of payment.

I would even use Dogecoin if it came down to it. :)

Or, you know, cash.

Do try to use a cryptocurrency that does not depend on a pollutive proof of work.

What do you mean by “pollutive proof of work?” Are you talking about its environmental impact?

The operation of the Bitcoin network involves wasting a significant amount of energy.

The environmental impact of bitcoin is undeniable, either by polluting through using coal power or by using up renewable energies that could have been used more productively elsewhere.

Of course Bitcoin's energy consumption isn't ideal, but you've got to realize something: Bitcoin mining is only profitable if you have access to very cheap energy. This is why there are so many miners in China that use hydroelectric power, because there's so much excess energy that wouldn't be used otherwise.

Miners don't really use coal power or use up renewable energy that could be used elsewhere. That would be too expensive for them.

Even if Bitcoin only uses CO2-free energy, they hog energy that would be available for other projects, so those projects need to use more coal power in return, hence it creates pollution.