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CEO Ripple осудил биткоин и Ethereum за неэкологичный майнинг
Биткоин и Ethereum подверглись жесткой критике со стороны CEO Ripple Брэда Гарлингхауса, который осудил высокие энергозатраты на майнинг этих криптовалют. Energy consumption for BTC and ETH mining is a massive waste and there’s no incentive to take responsibility for the carbon footprint. дальше »
2020-3-4 15:09 | |
Ripple Chief Critical of Bitcoin, Ethereum ‘Wasteful’ Energy Consumption
As if there wasn’t enough tribalism within the crypto community already, Ripple’s CEO has blatantly bashed bitcoin and Ethereum for their energy consumption and carbon foot print. Bitcoin Using More Energy Than Ever A recent article in the UK’s Telegraph has claimed that one bitcoin transaction uses more energy than an average British household does in two months. дальше »
2020-3-4 12:00 | |
Energy Consumption For Bitcoin (BTC) And Ethereum (ETH) Mining Is A Huge Waste: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse
Here we go again. Another article has come out taking a shot at bitcoin’s energy consumption. The article specifically suggests that a single bitcoin transaction consumes more electricity than a household in Britain for a period of over two months. дальше »
2020-3-4 10:24 | |
No Hope for Oil Price Revival as Coronavirus Blunts Chinese Demand
The economic blow back from coronavirus threatens China's economy and its vast energy consumption. Oil prices are likely headed lower as a result. The post No Hope for Oil Price Revival as Coronavirus Blunts Chinese Demand appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-2-15 22:31 | |
Following BTC hashrate, Bitcoin’s energy consumption is on the rise
Despite the efficiency improvements that BTC mining hardware has experienced over the years, Bitcoin’s electricity consumption is on the rise, according to a recent report. Bitcoin’s energy consumption ‘is on par with Czech Republic’ Bitcoin miners are usually described as the backbone of the Bitcoin network. дальше »
2020-2-6 21:00 | |
Oil Stocks Hit With a One-Two Punch of Coronavirus and Sustainability Goals
China's oil consumption has fallen about 20% in the wake of the coronavirus, and there's no clarity on whether things will get worse before they get better. The post Oil Stocks Hit With a One-Two Punch of Coronavirus and Sustainability Goals appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-2-4 03:00 | |
IOTA (MIOTA) Tangle Technology Uses Far Less Energy Than Bitcoin (BTC)
Digiconomist, a platform that claims to be dedicated to exposing the unintended consequences of digital trends from an economic angle, has evaluated the energy consumption of IOTA (MIOTA) and Bitcoin (BTC) and discovered that the latter uses over 10x more energy to carry a 1 BTC transaction as compared to IOTA’s Tangle, according to reportsRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-1-27 13:30 | |
Bitcoin hashrate surges to all-time high after Chinese government pressures miners to scale down operations
Just after regional authorities reportedly urged Bitcoin miners to reduce electricity consumption in Sichuan — a province that could account for up to 50 percent of global hash power — BTC’s hash rate rocketed to a new all-time high. дальше »
2020-1-3 11:27 | |
China Forces Bitcoin Miners to Scale Down Amid Electricity Shortfall
With the dry season approaching, Bitcoin miners in China’s Sichuan province may be forced to reduce their electricity consumption. Prioritizing Communal Electricity Needs Over Crypto Miners According to Asia Times, authorities in Sichuan Province, China, are reportedly leaning on Bitcoin miners to cut down electricity consumption. дальше »
2019-12-31 20:16 | |
Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are guzzling Georgia's hydro power
According to BBC's Sounds podcast, Georgia is one of the top Bitcoin miners in the world considering its annual revenue of $0.5 billion. The electricity consumption of Bitfury for Bitcoin mining is inThe post Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are guzzling Georgia's hydro power appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-11-9 18:30 | |
Bitcoin Mining Consumption Concerns in Georgia Are Exaggerated
Countries that encourage Bitcoin mining usually have two significant issues to deal with; the environmental impact, and the consumption of power. Many countries set out to become safe havens for miners, but not many of them prepare for the potential fallout, which could be significant in itself. дальше »
2019-11-9 09:50 | |
Tolar HashNET cited as example of low energy consumption blockchain by EESC
At the plenary session of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), the opinion for “Blockchain and the EU Single Market: what next?” was adopted. In an opinion prepared by rapporteur Ariane Rodert, Tolar HashNET was used as an example of a blockchain solution with low energy consumption. дальше »
2019-10-31 00:38 | |
Understanding BitCherry Road to Globalization Through Roadshow Process: DeFi, Science&Technology, and Commerce
After more than a decade of development, the concept of “blockchain” is often seen as a practical change for the business community as well as a utopian imagination against formalism. With the large-scale consumption of “blockchain” and the increasing use of technology, a time-space constructed by technology has largely reshaped human perceptions of time, space, […] The post Understanding BitCherry Road to Globalization Through Roadshow Process: DeFi, Science&Technology, and Commerce appeared first on NullTX. дальше »
2019-10-25 14:30 | |
Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption Nears Belgium, Finland Figures
Bitcoin’s hashrate reached new record highs this week, leading one study to estimate its total energy consumption now matches some EU nations. More Power Than Belgium? According to the latest data from the University of Cambridge, the Bitcoin network uses around 79. дальше »
2019-10-24 14:00 | |
Coincheck Gas Allows Tokyo Residents to pay Gas Bills in Bitcoin or Receive BTC Rewards
Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck, in partnership with E-net Systems, has launched a program to reward gas users in the Tokyo area with Bitcoin. Consumers will be able to receive bitcoin based on gas consumption or directly pay their bills with the popular cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-10-4 14:58 | |
Bitcoin core developer opens draft BIP protocol Erlay for review; promises to reduce bandwidth consumption
Pieter Wuille, one of the most active Bitcoin core developers, has proposed a new BIP protocol called Erlay which would help the network grow further and secure it against numerous attacks. Bitcoin works on the principle of DLT, which is why the security of the network depends on the connectivity among these nodes. дальше »
2019-9-27 23:30 | |
The PS5 will have a more eco-friendly standby mode
Sony today revealed a new feature of its in-development PlayStation console: a power-saving mode which will reduce the amount of energy used in each home. This is apparently an effort to reduce the carbon footprint of the general population of gamers. дальше »
2019-9-24 20:29 | |
Discovering Bitcoin Part 5: Digital Scarcity
In the fifth installment of Giacomo Zucco’s “Discovering Bitcoin” series, he explores concepts of scarcity in the “virtual” world, energy consumption and digital “hardness.” The post Discovering Bitcoin Part 5: Digital Scarcity appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-9-21 16:00 | |
BitHarp launches latest mining rigs, Lyre Miner and Harp Miner
BitHarp, a renowned manufacturer announced new mining rigs Lyre Miner and Harp Miner. These newly introduced mining rigs promise to deliver high-performance along with the advanced features aimed at reducing electricity consumption and improved usage capabilities for miners. дальше »
2019-9-14 03:10 | |
Japan Second-Quarter GDP Revision Sparks Recession Fears
Japan's economic expansion cooled more than initially forecast in the second quarter, revised data showed, complicating the government's planned consumption tax hike later this year. Ironically, the long-delayed sales tax increase is expected to shrink Japan's GDP output later this year, plunging the country closer to recession. дальше »
2019-9-9 02:51 | |
Energy Companies Are Missing Out on Bitcoin Mining
In this episode of the Bitcoin Magazine Podcast, the guys bring on Brandon Green to talk about an op ed he wrote on the Bitcoin mining energy consumption. The post Energy Companies Are Missing Out on Bitcoin Mining appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-9-7 23:22 | |
Here’s what the actual research says about the dangers of cannabis use
A research team parsed 68 current cannabis studies last year on behalf of the Canadian government. The goal was to determine what dangers citizens would face once the drug was legalized. What they learned was science doesn’t know much about cannabis. дальше »
2019-9-4 20:31 | |
Just putting it out there: I still buy MP3s
In this column, “Just putting this out there…,” we write about the odd ways we engage with tech and the unpopular opinions we form about it. One of my biggest sources of inner turmoil is how I consume music: I still buy MP3s. дальше »
2019-8-19 13:11 | |
Congressional Research Service Releases Report On Blockchain Use In Energy Sector
The US Congressional Research Service has released a report titled "Bitcoin, Blockchain, and the Energy Sector" that details the current state of energy consumption related to crypto mining and explores the possibility of integrating blockchain tech into current energy systems. дальше »
2019-8-13 00:53 | |
Вышел релиз Sun Network, призванный улучшить производительность сети TRON
Разработчики криптовалютного проекта TRON объявили о релизе первой версии кодовой базы Sun Network. Among #SUNNetwork, #DAppChain is a side chain scaling project designed to provide unlimited scaling capacity for the TRON MainNet, enabling #DApps to run with lower #Energy consumption, higher security and efficiency on #TRON. дальше »
2019-8-12 09:49 | |
Состоялся релиз решения Sun Network для «неограниченного» масштабирования сети TRON
Разработчики криптовалютного проекта TRON объявили о релизе первой версии кодовой базы Sun Network. Among #SUNNetwork, #DAppChain is a side chain scaling project designed to provide unlimited scaling capacity for the TRON MainNet, enabling #DApps to run with lower #Energy consumption, higher security and efficiency on #TRON. дальше »
2019-8-12 12:09 | |
Malta-Based Miner Sues Local BTC Mining Machines Over Power Consumption, Comes Out Victorious
Perhaps you aren’t into mining Bitcoins or any cryptocurrency, but here’s a question: who would you feel if you were to buy a BTC miner whose power consumption is higher in value than that of the coins it actually mines? Well, guess you’d be enraged like a Maltese Bitcoin miner who apparently sued a local […] дальше »
2019-8-7 23:26 | |
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency News Monthly Round-Up Recap: July 2019
Top News Stories from July July 1 Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) claims that the local government has seized more than 1,000 bitcoin mining devices from two separate mining farms in the country. дальше »
2019-8-3 04:12 | |
Bitcoin Price Forming Descending Triangle, Market Showing Consumption of Demand
As Bitcoin price struggles to maintain strength above $10,000 but is unable to push below $9,200, the crypto asset’s price chart has formed what appears to be a descending triangle – a bearish continuation pattern, that does have potential to break to the upside. дальше »
2019-8-2 23:00 | |
Apple’s Steve Wozniak Launches Blockchain Firm in Malta
Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple has launched EFFORCE, a Malta-based startup that’s looking to use distributed ledger technology (DLT) to improve energy use and lower consumption, reports Independent on July 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-20 21:00 | |
Google and Facebook are tracking your porn preferences – even in incognito mode
It turns out Google and Facebook are tracking your porn consumption habits big time, and even incognito mode can’t save you from their omnipotent gaze – or so say researchers from Microsoft, Carnegie Mellon University, and University of Pennsylvania. дальше »
2019-7-19 15:38 | |
Netflix confirms it’ll launch a cheaper mobile-only subscription in India this year
In a letter to shareholders, Netflix‘s CEO, Reed Hastings, confirmed today that the company will launch a cheaper mobile-only subscription plan in India soon. In March, Netflix affirmed it’s testing a $3. дальше »
2019-7-18 08:52 | |
Mainstream media has misled vulnerable users on the environmental impact of crypto-mining
Crypto’s mainstream adoption has not only unleashed a new paradigm for global finance, but also raised a fresh set of concerns for its sub-ecosystem, crypto-mining. In order to uncover the truth behind the impact of digital mining, Peter McCormack interviewed University of Cambridge’s Michel Rauchs to discuss the institution’s research on Bitcoin’s power consumption and carbon […] The post Mainstream media has misled vulnerable users on the environmental impact of crypto-mining appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-7-18 05:30 | |
How Refine Medium Will Change Existing Media Industry?
Video creation, conveyance & consumption trends around the world is experiencing a major disruption. Production houses and studios who once subjugated the Entertainment & Media landscape are now eagerly looking over their shoulders at the adamant, aggressive and ambitious online streaming service providers such as YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video etc. дальше »
2019-7-16 18:07 | |
Banks Consume 133% More Power than Bitcoin: Clean Energy Scholar
There are a lot of loopholes in the conversation around bitcoin and its annual energy consumption rate, says a clean energy specialist. Professor Katrina Kelly-Pitou of the University of Pittsburgh wrote that researchers overestimate their findings of the cryptocurrency’s higher power consumption rates. дальше »
2019-7-9 15:26 | |
Bitcoin Network “Wastes” More Energy Than Switzerland
The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance launched a new real-time index tracking the total electricity consumption of the Bitcoin network. The index, called Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI), provides a real-time estimate of the total annual electricity usage of the Bitcoin network and enables live comparisons with alternative electricity uses in order to put numbersRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-8 09:00 | |
How Refine Medium will change existing Media Industry?
What is Refine Medium? And how is it different from existing video platforms? Video creation, conveyance & consumption trends around the world are experiencing major disruption. Production houses and studios who once subjugated the Entertainment & Media landscape are now eagerly looking over their shoulders at the adamant, aggressive and ambitious online streaming service providers […] The post How Refine Medium will change existing Media Industry? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-7-7 14:30 | |
Iranian IT minister urges government to regulate bitcoin mining
Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi, the country’s Information and Communication Technology Minister announced the need for a regulation on Bitcoin mining activities in the country. The news was reported by a local news agency, which highlighted a surge in the country’s power consumption due to increased mining activities in recent times. дальше »
2019-7-7 14:00 | |
Bitcoin’s Energy Use Isn’t Crazy, Rivals Switzerland’s Power Consumption
The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance has released an index of sorts devoted to macro data about Bitcoin, all of it relating to electricity consumption. Tree Huggers Take Solace Historically, one great objection to Bitcoin has been its perceived large-scale energy consumption. дальше »
2019-7-6 20:35 | |
Энергозатраты сети биткоина превысили уровень годового потребления энергии в Швейцарии
Энергозатраты сети биткоина превысили общий уровень годового потребления энергии в таких странах, как Швейцария, Греция и Кувейт. Об этом сообщает BBC со ссылкой на исследование Кембриджского университета. дальше »
2019-7-3 18:39 | |
Bitcoin mining profitability, electricity consumption, and efficiency—new data from the University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge recently launched an index for tracking the electricity consumption from Bitcoin mining. The data provides interesting insights into the profitability and environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining. дальше »
2019-7-3 15:03 | |
Cambridge University Unveils Bitcoin’s Real Energy Demands
The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) has just launched the Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI). Its hope is to cut through the myths and provide unbiased and accurate real-time data for analysis. дальше »
2019-7-3 15:00 | |
NEM blockchain venture arm invests in tokenized smart meter energy app
NEM Ventures, the venture capital and investment arm of the NEM blockchain ecosystem, has announced an investment in Ample, which uses distributed ledger technology to tokenize energy consumption rights at the user level, creating a new economy for energy efficiency. дальше »
2019-7-2 13:42 | |