In one of the last episodes of Simpson, Jim Parsons (Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory) explains the operation of the crypto-currencies as Bitcoin at Lisa, while calling them " cash of the future ".
In episode 13 of season 31 of Simpson, the cryptocurrency is in the spotlight with a passage of about 2 minutes in which the professor frink show to Lisa a video where the American actor Jim Parsons looks back on her operation.
So that the cryptocurrency works, we need a record for each transaction that occurs. These are recorded in what is called a distributed ledger, ”says Parsons.
A book, representing the blockchain, then sings "Every day, I'm a little closer to becoming the cash of the future", then adds "Not in your wallet but in your computer".
A text concludes on the subject and seems however to criticize the functioning of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin, which uses consensus Proof of Work, a validation mechanism known for its high energy consumption.
So we have large buildings filled with energy-consuming, air-conditioned computers solving useless math problems, ”it says.
In the past, we have seen other smaller winks on the crypto-currencies in the famous American animated television series created by Matt Groening.
In Season 25 Episode 7, Krusty the clown cites Bitcoin talking with Lisa. Also, in the first episode of the following season (26), we can read “ Accepting Bitcoin "On a notice board.
A quest released in 2018 in the mobile game The Simpsons: Tapped Out also discusses blockchain and Bitcoin mining.
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