Natural gas prices in the United States just hit a three-year peak, and the reason isn't exactly surprising. Weather models are screaming the same message: brace for a brutally long and frigid winter ahead. Energy traders are watching supply-demand dynamics tighten as heating demand surges. This spike matters beyond traditional markets too—higher energy costs directly squeeze mining profitability for proof-of-work networks. When natural gas climbs, operational expenses for large-scale mining farms follow suit, potentially shifting hash rate distribution. The macro ripple effect? Tighter margins for miners could influence network security economics and even impact token valuations tied to energy-intensive protocols.