Lee Duna ( throws_lemy@lemmy.nz ) to TechnologyEnglish · 3 years agoEach Bitcoin transaction uses 4,200 gallons of water — enough to fill a swimming pool — and could potentially cause freshwater shortageswww.tomshardware.comexternal-linkmessage-square105linkfedilinkarrow-up1202
arrow-up1202external-linkEach Bitcoin transaction uses 4,200 gallons of water — enough to fill a swimming pool — and could potentially cause freshwater shortageswww.tomshardware.comLee Duna ( throws_lemy@lemmy.nz ) to TechnologyEnglish · 3 years agomessage-square105linkfedilink
minus-squarePenguinTD ( PenguinTD@lemmy.ca ) linkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·3 years agoI agree, it would eventually have it’s own ecosystem around that water usage if “fresh” water or not really drinking water related use is required. At this point I think it’s just cost related, cheaper just to dump into ocean.
I agree, it would eventually have it’s own ecosystem around that water usage if “fresh” water or not really drinking water related use is required. At this point I think it’s just cost related, cheaper just to dump into ocean.