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Lee Duna@lemmy.nz to Technology@beehaw.orgEnglish · 1 year ago

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

www.tomshardware.com

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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

www.tomshardware.com

Lee Duna@lemmy.nz to Technology@beehaw.orgEnglish · 1 year ago
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Water used for power and maintenance of Bitcoin servers adds more environmental issues.
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    No bitcoin is useless, but using it doesn’t cause water waste

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      Do you mean “No bitcoin is useless” - none of the bitcoins are useless.

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      “No. Bitcoins are useless” - all the bitcoins are useless.

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          Yeah this

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        I feel like the “but” makes it obvious, but I could.be wrong.

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        I meant all bitcoins are useless

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