Crypto Basics: Is Crypto Bad for the Environment?
May 17, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 70
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Episode description
As part of our Crypto Basics mini-series, today we’re delving into the environmental impact of cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency often has a reputation for being unsustainable. In this episode, Head of Research at Blockchain.com Dr. Garrick Hileman, and Blockchain.com Co-Founder Nic Cary demystify the topic and explore:
- How much energy is actually used in Bitcoin mining
- Some of the benefits of using electricity in crypto are
- What the future of Bitcoin mining might look like
- And much more
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