Think Bitcoin mining destroys the planet? Time to reconsider.
Pop quiz: what percentage of crypto mining actually runs on clean energy these days? The answer might surprise you—over half the mining operations globally now tap into renewable sources. Solar, wind, hydroelectric—the narrative around mining being an environmental disaster doesn't hold up when you look at the numbers.
Yes, mining is energy-intensive. But the industry is actively shifting its energy mix, not staying static. More miners are relocating to regions with abundant hydro or geothermal power. Corporate miners are hitting net-zero commitments. The conversation has evolved from "mining is bad" to "how do we make mining greener"—and that's actually happening in real time.
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NotFinancialAdviser
· 01-08 15:34
To be honest, I need to check the source of this data... But on the other hand, the shift of mining towards clean energy is indeed happening.
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PositionPhobia
· 01-08 13:53
Numbers can sometimes be deceptive, but this time the data really slapped the face of the environmental protection circle...
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MintMaster
· 01-07 13:43
Ha, over fifty already. This data does indeed give a bit of a slap in the face to those who constantly shout that mining destroys the Earth.
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RugpullSurvivor
· 01-05 17:00
Uh, data speaks? I really didn't expect that more than half use clean energy.
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GasFeePhobia
· 01-05 16:59
Hmm... Half using clean energy? Can digital trust that? Feels like they're just whitewashing themselves.
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FUD_Vaccinated
· 01-05 16:58
I've already said it, the environmental party doesn't look at the data at all, they just start talking nonsense.
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AirdropGrandpa
· 01-05 16:51
It's just a different way of saying it; the energy consumption is still that high.
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WhaleWatcher
· 01-05 16:50
Why does this data seem a bit exaggerated? How come I still see a bunch of unscrupulous miners in the market?
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ResearchChadButBroke
· 01-05 16:46
Stop talking, I just want to know where that 50% data comes from...
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DegenDreamer
· 01-05 16:43
Buddy, I have some doubts about this data. Is it really over 50%?
Think Bitcoin mining destroys the planet? Time to reconsider.
Pop quiz: what percentage of crypto mining actually runs on clean energy these days? The answer might surprise you—over half the mining operations globally now tap into renewable sources. Solar, wind, hydroelectric—the narrative around mining being an environmental disaster doesn't hold up when you look at the numbers.
Yes, mining is energy-intensive. But the industry is actively shifting its energy mix, not staying static. More miners are relocating to regions with abundant hydro or geothermal power. Corporate miners are hitting net-zero commitments. The conversation has evolved from "mining is bad" to "how do we make mining greener"—and that's actually happening in real time.