When discussing the future of Web3, are we overemphasizing performance metrics and neglecting the issue of energy consumption?

Currently, the popular industry view is: to increase speed, resources must be wasted. High TPS often comes with high power consumption, which seems like an irreconcilable contradiction.

But this assumption itself is worth questioning. Some projects are already exploring another path — significantly reducing energy consumption per unit while maintaining transaction throughput. This is not just a simple engineering optimization but a shift in architectural thinking. From consensus mechanisms to execution layer design and data storage solutions, every link is making concessions for energy efficiency.

High performance and high energy efficiency are not necessarily zero-sum. When technological solutions are advanced enough, both can coexist. This has significant implications for the long-term development of the entire blockchain ecosystem — not only concerning costs but also sustainability.