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I'm actually hopeful that crypto will bring about a carbon tax. I figure the people getting rich in crypto are a different set of people than those getting rich in traditional CO2 emitting industries. So there's a slightly better chance that politicians will enact the necessary legislation.

Unless they do that outside your jurisdiction and/or get tax cuts from the powers to be.

Carbon tax will increase the prices of essentials for the poor and middle class.

Basic income?

Redistribute the proceeds as a tax credit then