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Yep: https://www.texastribune.org/2022/07/15/crypto-energy-texas-power-grid/ https://www.texastribune.org/2022/07/15/crypto-energy-texas-...
by l1n 4y ago
Yep: https://www.texastribune.org/2022/07/15/crypto-energy-texas-power-grid/ https://www.texastribune.org/2022/07/15/crypto-energy-texas-...
- leeoniya 4y ago> “The bitcoin miners were able to push over 1,000 [megawatts] back into the grid for ten-hour plus periods multiple times during the week.” that's an entire nuclear power plant worth of energy; how noble of them. no words :'(
- civilized 4y agoGood. Texas doesn't get to complain until Texas stops wasting electricity on virtual beanie babies.
- caymanjim 4y agoThey only shut down because the price is so low that margins are slim. Not like it was a benevolent act.