Proof of Work
In Proof of Work, Danny Franzreb explores how crypto mining has become embedded both literally and symbolically within our landscapes.
Crypto mining is the process where computers solve complex calculations to create new digital coins like Bitcoin. This requires massive amounts of energy and specialized equipment, often hidden away in basements, abandoned factories, or vast industrial halls. Franzreb’s photographs expose the physical infrastructures behind a seemingly invisible digital world. His images capture not only the installations but also the people shaping this new kind of mining. His work reveals how digital wealth extraction is deeply tied to natural resource use and the transformation of urban and rural environments, deepening the sense of rhythm and unease in this world.
