Energy
CoinDesk Research: Does Bitcoin Have an Energy Problem?
Bitcoin does consume a lot of energy, but it also incentivizes renewable energy through improving economics and distribution.
Ripple's Chris Larsen Says Bitcoin Should Move Away From Proof-of-Work
Larsen said PoW is a massive drain on power consumption and a "growing source" of CO2 emissions.
Aussie Beer Can Now Be Exchanged for Excess Solar in New Program Involving Blockchain
The program has been developed in partnership with Victoria Bitter, retailer Diamond Energy and blockchain startup Power Ledger.
Nifty Gateway Pledges to Go 'Carbon Negative' Amid Criticism of NFTs
The Gemini-owned marketplace for non-fungible tokens says it’s buying carbon offsets despite a “double standard” for the IRL art world.
Argo Blockchain, DMG to Launch Clean Energy Bitcoin Mining Pool
Argo said "Terra Pool" will allow for the creation of "green bitcoin."
The Node: 'Green' Bitcoin Is the Price of Mass Adoption
Bitcoiners may want to dismiss the energy/environment debate, but it's not going away as more corporates look to make an allocation.
What Bloomberg Gets Wrong About Bitcoin's Climate Footprint
The comparison between Bitcoin and Visa's energy use, reached several highly misleading conclusions, our columnist says.
Spring Labs Develops Data-Sharing Network for US Home Energy Projects
Firms handling loans for home energy projects in California, Florida and Missouri are using a blockchain system from Spring Labs that could save up to $10 million in fraud.
Apple Co-Founder Wozniak’s New Venture Lists Token to Help Fund Energy Efficiency Projects
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has launched Efforce, a company that facilitates investments in energy efficiency projects via cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
