The rapid expansion of AI infrastructure is putting serious strain on an already fragile power grid. The U.S. electrical system, much of which dates back decades, wasn't designed for the massive energy demands that modern data centers and computing operations now require. This challenge hits especially hard for crypto and blockchain networks, which already face intense scrutiny over their energy consumption. As AI workloads grow exponentially, the competition for available grid capacity intensifies. Energy providers are struggling to upgrade infrastructure fast enough to meet demand, leaving vulnerabilities that could trigger widespread outages. The situation raises tough questions: Can we scale advanced technologies sustainably? How do we balance innovation with grid reliability? For the Web3 space, which is deeply intertwined with data center ecosystems, these infrastructure constraints could become a major bottleneck. Upgrading America's power network isn't just a technical problem—it's becoming an economic and competitive necessity.

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