Environment
Space & Time: How BitTorrent's Creator is Attacking Bitcoin Waste
Bitcoin's 'proof of work' validation mechanism burns a huge amount of energy, but this novel solution from developer Bram Cohen aims to change that.
Think Tank Reignites Debate Over Bitcoin Mining's Environmental Effects
An Australia-based sustainability think-tank has claimed that bitcoin could eventually consume 60% of annual global electricity production.
Under the Microscope: Conclusions on the Costs of Bitcoin
Hass McCook evaluates the sustainability of the bitcoin network against the costs of gold, fiat and the banking system.
Under the Microscope: The True Costs of Banking
Hass McCook compares the relative sustainability of the bitcoin network with the legacy banking system.
Under the Microscope: The Real Costs of a Dollar
After examining the cost of gold production, Hass McCook looks at the sustainability of printing and minting physical currency.
Under the Microscope: The True Costs of Gold Production
In part two of a series on bitcoin's sustainability, Hass McCook looks at the true costs of gold mining.
Under the Microscope: Economic and Environmental Costs of Bitcoin Mining
In part one of a new series, Hass McCook looks at the true costs of bitcoin mining.
Why Bitcoin is the Petroleum of Our Time
Crypto-entrepreneurs are making waves in heavily-regulated territory, just like in the early days of petroleum, argues economist Tuur Demeester.
Building a Greener Bitcoin: How to Reduce Carbon Emissions
How to reduce carbon emissions from bitcoin mining? CoinDesk looks at the pros and cons of the available options.
Bitcoin's Carbon Emissions: It's All Relative
We know how many pounds of carbon a bitcoin makes. How does it compare to the broader financial sector?
