The entire idea of a Type 0 world is only conceivable by a Type 0 world.
In other words, there is so much energy in between atoms, that we have a hard time contemplating. And there is the energy that is the universe, that can just be tapped.
But consciousness is even stronger than that.
Lets imagine the opposite. If we followed not Tesla, but Kozyrev, we would have refrigerators that slowed down time to keep foods fresh, instead of using energy to pump heat out of the fridge.
With using less energy, is the civilization less advanced?
What about the powers of pyramids?
When science finally starts understanding actual energy, that will be a game changer.
And, i agree that crypto-currencies will be the first steps in freeing humanity. Good money always is.
But, the current crypto paradigm is very flawed... but we will only understand that looking back. Where money seems to be no longer needed, but a very efficient exchange of energy system is in place. Money on multiple metrics.