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The argument, that most Bitcoin mining uses renewabke energy isn't valid, because the renewable energy used for BitCoin mining could have been used for other th
by de6u99er 6y ago
The argument, that most Bitcoin mining uses renewabke energy isn't valid, because the renewable energy used for BitCoin mining could have been used for other things.
- maxerickson 6y agoThat's why they are talking about the flaring instead of hydroelectric, to sell the idea that it's using power that wouldn't be recovered otherwise. Of course it is sort of likely that cheap hydroelectric is a much bigger component of the supply than gas power plants installed just to mine bitcoin.
- vmception 6y agothey? Its not a cabal, just say whats not accurate about the statement and we’ll discuss that, states are desperate to reduce their flaring emissions and on-site miners are a big solution for them and its actually happening. If the percentages are currently wrong just say so
- maxerickson 6y agoIt's a singular they, not an imagined cabal. It's a neat trick to not say anything specific and then demand people argue the specifics.