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Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin can use more power than countries such as Finland. The emergence of eco-friendly alternatives provides hope, and a few concerns, for crypto users.
Crypto’s second-largest currency is shifting to a new environmentally friendly system.
Cryptocurrency has a substantial carbon footprint. Ethereum have taken steps to address this, but will others follow suit?
The landmark change places Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies under immense pressure to follow suit.
Proof of Work mining is inherently wasteful, but don’t expect a switch any time soon.
Blockchain technology can be made greener if we change the way transactions happen.
Ethereum’s Altair upgrade is about to go live, in a big step towards a faster, greener ethereum 2.0.
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