Will Web3 Make Us All “Prosumers”?
Like many inventors, Cleveland resident Charles Brush was ahead of his time. By 1888, he had constructed a 144-blade windmill in his backyard that powered 12 batteries in his basement. At capacity, the propeller system connected to a dynamo could generate about 1,200 watts of electricity—enough to light up Brush’s home. The December 1890 edition …
