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technology • 2 years ago

Crypto mining in the US 2022 used more power than all other computers combined, and almost as much as all TV or lighting in the country

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Crypto mining in the US 2022 used more power than all other computers combined, and almost as much as all TV or lighting in the country

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technology • 2 years ago

So, you're telling me that US crypto mining used more power last year than ALL THE COMPUTERS?!

www.pcgamer.com

The upper limit could actually put it on par with the energy consumed by all the lighting in the United States. Eep.

as per White House report. they need to regulate this out of existence

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2 years ago

2022

mfers still mining crypto

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