What Is 'Dirty Coin,' the Bitcoin Mining Documentary?

Dirty Coin is a documentary about Bitcoin mining by Alana Mediavilla-Diaz, with a Nashville premiere on July 24, 2024. It takes on the idea that Bitcoin is a 'dirty coin' because of its energy use and alleged role in illegal activity.

What does the film argue?

It argues that Bitcoin mining could help balance the energy grid, and it examines the environmental criticisms alongside that case.

How was it made?

Mediavilla-Diaz spent over a year filming around the world and visiting Bitcoin mining locations.

Who appears in it?

The cast includes Margot Paez, Troy Cross, Paolo Ardoino, US Senator Cynthia Lummis, Tone Vays, Alex de Vries and Dennis Porter.

Quick answers

Who made Dirty Coin? Alana Mediavilla-Diaz.

Where was the premiere? Nashville, on July 24, 2024.

What is its subject? Bitcoin mining and its energy use.