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What about the environmental impact / physical limitations of cryptomining? At this point BTC alone consumes more energy than Argentina (https://www.bbc.com/new
by fergie 6y ago
What about the environmental impact / physical limitations of cryptomining? At this point BTC alone consumes more energy than Argentina (https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-56012952)- https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-56012952)- will legislators allow this to continue? Will it even be possible for it to continue much further?
- wtfrmyinitials 6y agoMost crypto mining is done with renewables because it’s the cheapest kWh when you don’t have to factor in energy storage.
- qeternity 6y agoAnd? If miners use it, it means John Doe needs to use coal power to charge his Tesla instead of renewables because the mining setup next to the hydro plant is gobbling it all up.