US government tracking the energy implications of booming bitcoin mining in US.

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@lemm.eeEnglish
    44·
    10 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?

    • Nalivai@lemmy.worldEnglish
      31·
      10 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.