For the past year a company that “mines” cryptocurrency had what seemed the ideal location for its thousands of power-thirsty computers working around the clock to verify bitcoin transactions: the grounds of a coal-fired power plant in rural Montana.
Some want the government to step in with regulation.
Anne Hedges with the Montana Environmental Information Center said that before Marathon Digital showed up, environmental groups had expected the coal-fired power plant in Hardin, Montana, to close. While the method uses far less electricity, some critics argue proof-of-stake blockchains are less secure.
“This is a step to proving our thesis that bitcoin mining can fund zero-emission power infrastructure," said Adam Back, CEO and co-founder of Blockstream.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Bitcoin’s new puzzle: How to ditch fossil fuels and go greenFor the past year a company that “mines” cryptocurrency had what seemed the ideal location for its thousands of power-thirsty computers working around the clock to verify bitcoin transactions: the grounds of a coal-fired power plant in rural Montana
Lire la suite »
What Did the End Look Like For Dinosaurs?Fossils reveal the season in which Dinosaurs went extinct and why it mattered. Discover more by clicking the link below.
Lire la suite »
CNG-Powered Bus Explodes Into Flames, Looks Like A Scene From A Hollywood Movie | CarscoopsCNG-Powered Bus Explodes Into Flames, Looks Like A Scene From A Hollywood Movie | Carscoops carscoops ⬇️
Lire la suite »
Database Shows Rich Governments Funding Fossil Fuels Over Clean Energy\u0022G20 international public finance is currently blocking a just energy transition, bankrolling 2.5 times more fossil fuels than clean energy.\u0022
Lire la suite »
Letter: In considering catastrophic climate change, first let’s get off “hopium” and face realityA Tribune/Associated Press article claimed that catastrophic climate change is still avoidable through worldwide, immediate, aggressive action to curb fossil fuel emissions and mitigate the environmental
Lire la suite »