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Limiting Proof-of-Work Crypto Back on the Table as EU Parliament Prepares Vote

3 points by instagraham 5y ago

tromp 5y ago
> If a proof-of-work consensus mechanism is operating on a small scale, it is exempt from having to meet sustainability standards, according to the provision. What qualifies as a small-scale operation has yet to be determined. Cool. Let's exempt all blockchains that can be powered by a single windmill [1]. [1] https://forum.grin.mw/t/grin-is-pow-but-relatively-green https://forum.grin.mw/t/grin-is-pow-but-relatively-green