2024-09-24 19:44:21
It is scientifically proven that Bitcoin mining does not emit CO2 [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(7-2-12) Author
2024-09-24 20:18:33
Bitcoin could support renewable energy development. Mainly because it is location independent and by serving as a highly flexible energy buyer of last resort to balance fluctuations in renewable power generation and demand. [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(20-0-11) Author
2024-09-24 21:52:33
The "8% of global electricity" claim is factually incorrect. Bitcoin uses 145.67 TWh per year. [Link] Global electricity use is 29,479 Twh per year [Link] This is 0.49% of global electricity A Cornell study also showed that Bitcoin's energy use could help the renewable transition [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(39-0-5) Author
2024-09-27 07:31:34
The "8% of total electricity" claim is factually incorrect. Bitcoin uses ~145 TWh per year, including renewables, which is 0.49% of total electricity. [Link][Link] Also, Ethereum and many other cryptos use Proof Of Stake now, which doesn’t require energy intensive hardware mining. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(3-0-1) Author