Over 2 percent of the US’s electricity generation now goes to bitcoin::US government tracking the energy implications of booming bitcoin mining in US.

  • evlogii
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    5 months ago

    2% for the reliable independent monetary system seems like a good deal. How much does our current one consume with all its flaws?

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      5 months ago

      Bitcoin is anything but reliable and independent. And it’s 2% for the miniscule inconsequential amount of transactions it does compared to the amount of transactions happening.

    • realharo
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      5 months ago

      More like 2% for a casino.