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Environmental impact of the proof of work algorithms is my understanding.
by rpicard 2y ago
Environmental impact of the proof of work algorithms is my understanding.
- toenail 2y agoProof of work mining is probably the only industry on the planet that has the potential to be carbon negative AND profitable.
- foota 2y agoRenewable energy?
- toenail 2y agoWaste energy like unused methane, flare gas and the like.
- Uehreka 2y ago(sigh) Is this the methane flaring argument, or Peter Thiel’s “windmills in Vermont”?
- toenail 2y ago(sigh) Do you expect a reply when you start like this?
- Uehreka 2y agoI don’t really care either way. I’m tired of having to debunk the same sloppy arguments year after year.
- toenail 2y agohttps://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html > Be kind. Don't be snarky. Converse curiously; don't cross-examine. If you can't follow the guidelines it would probably better to remain quiet.