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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 10 months ago

Each Bitcoin transaction uses 4,200 gallons of water — enough to fill a swimming pool — and could potentially cause freshwater shortages

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Each Bitcoin transaction uses 4,200 gallons of water — enough to fill a swimming pool — and could potentially cause freshwater shortages

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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 10 months ago

Water used for power and maintenance of Bitcoin servers adds more environmental issues.

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10 months ago
nor have I minimized anything

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Bitcoin ≠ Cryptocurrencies

You minimized it, intentionally or not. If this was unintentional on your part, you can always edit your comment to point out:

Bitcoin is the biggest cryptocurrency by far, and

Energy-wasting (POW) cryptocurrency makes up the majority of all cryptocurrency

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