Just want to put this out there. What is the problem with crypto mining and energy consumption? Yes, I know you'll raise environment concerns, I get it.
However, consider this: a civilisation is measured by its energy consumption. Before we discovered fire and used any stone tools, the only energy we had was whatever our bodies produced. Then we discovered fire, made tools, invented the wheel, etc. Until now, when we use computers, robots and other machines to help us live. Our life expectancy and quality of life has increased dramatically.
Shouldn't we concentrate our efforts on using clean renewable energy, rather than restrict our use of it?
Frankly, if there is a problem with too much energy consumption, we should go back and live in caves, and hunt in groups.
This is the reading that I found, the case that is happening now is likely to just bring order to the miners, that in North America they use hydropower and renewable energy.
According to recent studies, hydropower is the most common source of energy for miners. Nearly 62% of miners reportedly use hydroelectric power. Sources of coal and natural gas occupy the second and third positions at 38% and 36%, respectively.
The report further divides miners' energy consumption by region, noting that miners from Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North America use almost the same percentage of hydropower as electricity from other sources such as coal, natural gas, wind, and oil. .
The report also notes that Asia Pacific miners account for nearly 77% of Bitcoin's hash power, but use the lowest amount of renewable energy sources. While North America only adds 8% to the total hash power, 63% of the energy consumed in mining Bitcoin comes from renewable sources.
source:
https://www.wartaekonomi.co.id/read306996/mayoritas-penambang-kripto-gunakan-energi-terbarukan
