Brilliant. You might be aware of a book that forwards this thoughts and you might find some #Bitcoin angle as well. I will leave it here if you are interested: 

Turning Oil Into Salt: Energy Independence Through Fuel Choice
https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Anne-Korin/dp/1439248478 

 The pursuit of improved margins and access to the 'top dog' commodities is a massive driving force of history and civilization 

Thank you! This sounds very interesting!