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Crypto Basics: Is Crypto Bad for the Environment?


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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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