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Just how much energy does Bitcoin use?

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Evan Jones was introduced to cryptocurrency by fellow CryptoVantage contributor Keegan Francis in 2017 and was immediately intrigued by the use cases of many Ethereum-based cryptos. He bought his first hardware wallet shortly thereafter. He has a keen and v...

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Is Mainstream Media Changing its Tune About Bitcoin?

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Michael Brown is the acting Chairman of community based thought collective, Subcultural Research Lab. His interest in Crypto began while studying industrial engineering in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
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May 18, 2023

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How an Anti-Bitcoin Media Stunt by Greenpeace Resulted in a New BTC Mascot

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Keegan Francis is a cryptocurrency knowledge expert and consultant. He recognized the opportunity in cryptocurrency early in his career and has been invested in it since 2014. Keegan has been living entirely off of cryptocurrencies since 2019.
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April 18, 2023

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Ethereum's merge to proof-of-stake represents one of the most dynamic eco-friendly switches in history.

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Crypto Goes Green? Ethereum’s Merge Reduces Energy Use By a Stunning 99%

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Simon Chandler is a journalist based in London. He writes about technology, markets and politics, and has bylines for Forbes, Digital Trends, CCN, Wired, TechCrunch, the Verge, the Sun, the New Internationalist, and TruthOut, among many others.
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February 08, 2023

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Will Blockchain Be Used By Governments to Establish ESG Agendas?

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Iain Taylor grew up in Northern Ireland, and is currently living in Halifax, NS. He has quadruple citizenship status, and has been involved in cryptocurrency since the end of 2020 with in-depth knowledge of blockchain and Bitcoin.
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October 12, 2022

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Are “Green” Cryptocurrencies Actually Green?

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Hope Mutie is a professional writer and editor whose interests include fintech, cryptocurrency, and blockchain. She engages with crypto audiences by curating content that’s fun-to-read, educational, and offers unmatched value.
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September 19, 2022

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The EU Votes Against Banning Bitcoin, But Are Proof-of-Work’s Days Numbered?
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Simon Chandler is a journalist based in London. He writes about technology, markets and politics, and has bylines for Forbes, Digital Trends, CCN, Wired, TechCrunch, the Verge, the Sun, the New Internationalist, and TruthOut, among many others.
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March 16, 2022
Bitcoin is an energy hog.

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Does Bitcoin produce an extraordinary amount of e-waste to landfills?

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Bitcoin Has An E-Waste Problem, But It’s Not As Bad As You Might Think

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Simon Chandler is a journalist based in London. He writes about technology, markets and politics, and has bylines for Forbes, Digital Trends, CCN, Wired, TechCrunch, the Verge, the Sun, the New Internationalist, and TruthOut, among many others.
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September 20, 2021

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Bitcoin is an energy hog.

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Ask CryptoVantage: Is Bitcoin Bad for the Environment?

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Billy Garrison focuses his research and writing on Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. He is interested in the technical details that allow these technologies to survive and grow without the need for a central authority. Billy also loves helping people learn...

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July 30, 2021

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When will Bitcoin be powered by at least 50% renewable energy?

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When Will Bitcoin Hit Tesla’s 50% Renewables Energy Target?

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Simon Chandler is a journalist based in London. He writes about technology, markets and politics, and has bylines for Forbes, Digital Trends, CCN, Wired, TechCrunch, the Verge, the Sun, the New Internationalist, and TruthOut, among many others.
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June 17, 2021

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Are there cryptocurrencies that are significantly more environmentally friendly than Bitcoin?

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What Are the Top 10 Greenest Cryptocurrencies? You Might Be Surprised

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Simon Chandler is a journalist based in London. He writes about technology, markets and politics, and has bylines for Forbes, Digital Trends, CCN, Wired, TechCrunch, the Verge, the Sun, the New Internationalist, and TruthOut, among many others.
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May 18, 2021

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There are plenty of cryptocurrencies that are environmentally friendly

Environment

The Top 5 Environmentally-Oriented Crypto Coins

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Keegan Francis is a cryptocurrency knowledge expert and consultant. He recognized the opportunity in cryptocurrency early in his career and has been invested in it since 2014. Keegan has been living entirely off of cryptocurrencies since 2019.
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March 12, 2021

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No matter how you slice it, the Bitcoin network uses a lot of electricity.

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Just How Bad is Bitcoin for the Environment?

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Written by Keegan Francis Arrow Right Contributing writer

Keegan Francis is a cryptocurrency knowledge expert and consultant. He recognized the opportunity in cryptocurrency early in his career and has been invested in it since 2014. Keegan has been living entirely off of cryptocurrencies since 2019.
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February 24, 2021
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Simon Chandler is a journalist based in London. He writes about technology, markets and politics, and has bylines for Forbes, Digital Trends, CCN, Wired, TechCrunch, the Verge, the Sun, the New Internationalist, and TruthOut, among many others.
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How Will Rising Interest Rates Affect Cryptocurrency?
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Simon Chandler is a journalist based in London. He writes about technology, markets and politics, and has bylines for Forbes, Digital Trends, CCN, Wired, TechCrunch, the Verge, the Sun, the New Internationalist, and TruthOut, among many others.
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What Cryptocurrencies Are Securities? A Comprehensive List
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Evan Jones was introduced to cryptocurrency by fellow CryptoVantage contributor Keegan Francis in 2017 and was immediately intrigued by the use cases of many Ethereum-based cryptos. He bought his first hardware wallet shortly thereafter. He has a keen and v...

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