> The use of energy to protect bitcoin from attack from nation states is non-violent. It really is an efficient and ethical use of the energy.

Can Bitcoin be used to stop people from attacking ships going through the Suez Canal?

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Sea_crisis

Can Bitcoin be used to discourage people from grabbing marine territory from other countries?

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nine-dash_line