Bitcoin carnivorism is an interesting cross section of traditionality with modern technology.
At the core of the industry and network’s ethos is the idea that without verifying for oneself the nature of reality, nothing is guaranteed.
Previous sound money, gold specifically, was thought to be the greatest immutable commodity in the world.
Saifedean Ammous’ “How To Grill Steak And Beat Fiat Food,” in which he states, “Instead of wasting your life reading press release ‘science’ sponsored by industrial sludge food manufacturers trying to manipulate you into eating their poisons, consider trying to eat more and better meat, the world’s most complete food.” I personally agree with this take, and believe that industrial processes have made most foods bad for consumption nutritionally.
This celebration of meat resonates within those who still perceive the value of such nutritionally dense food.
Salt and fire are extremely effective, however, at making meat consumable for the vast majority of humanity, effectively providing the nutrients needed for sustenance.
Of course, such a thing as diet is extremely dynamic and difficult to summate in such a simplified way, but I believe there is an innate connection that has resulted in the cultural phenomenon, and it is extremely interesting to hypothesize on what that connection may be.