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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Source: Uncle Musk's wet dreams.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (5 children)

This is simply untrue. I know a large BTC mining operation and they don't use water. They use the gases coming off from oil mining that would otherwise go into the atmosphere. BTC mining takes advantage of surplus energy so it's creation doesn't go to waste. The mining is good for our environment. I've also read about solar panels sitting above crops to power BTC miners. These panels covering the crops help conserve water while helping the plants grow better.

Edit: • Agrivoltaic farmingMining with gas flaringMining with nuclear and hydro power

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[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 year ago (14 children)

Just another reason to add to the already massive pile of hating crypto.

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[–] [email protected] -2 points 1 year ago
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