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Bitcoin Takes the Eco-Friendly Route in Energy Consumption

by BlockNews Team
September 22, 2023
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  • Recent observations highlight that over half of Bitcoin’s energy use is sustainable.
  • Bitcoin mining is increasingly leaning towards affordable, environmentally friendly energy sources.
  • Discrepancies in data exist, but optimism surrounds the prospect of a carbon-neutral Bitcoin by 2024.

The growing popularity of Bitcoin is not necessarily casting a shadow on the environment. Recent insights from Jamie Coutts, a cryptocurrency specialist at Bloomberg, emphasize that more than half of Bitcoin’s energy sources are eco-friendly.

What’s special about Bitcoin, Coutts notes, is its capacity to expand without parallel growth in its environmental footprint. This could make the cryptocurrency particularly appealing to large investment groups, possibly even catching the eyes of national investment agencies.

One significant detail highlighted by Coutts revolves around the high energy consumption associated with Bitcoin mining. Surprisingly, this represents over half of the total operational costs. Naturally, with rising costs, miners look for the most affordable energy solutions. Consequently, the total computational capacity or hash rate of the network grows. But, instead of escalating its carbon emissions, this move ends up favoring green energy sources, as miners focus on cost-effectiveness.

Energy emissions refer to the harmful substances released during energy-related tasks. On the other hand, carbon intensity is a metric that assesses the eco-friendliness of electricity production.

Adding to this narrative, recent news surfaced revealing a shift among new Bitcoin miners, with many now choosing alternative and more eco-friendly power solutions.

However, opinions about how sustainable Bitcoin’s energy consumption is remain divided. The latest data from Cambridge University, updated in January 2022, states that approximately 37.6% of Bitcoin’s energy is derived from green sources. Contrarily, Daniel Batten, a climate technology investor, challenges this number, arguing that it exceeds 50%. Batten has also expressed positivity about Bitcoin’s carbon output, suggesting it reached a historical low. He looks forward to seeing a completely green Bitcoin network in just a year’s time.

Projecting further into the future, Batten predicts that in ten years, Bitcoin will offset tenfold the amount of carbon it emits. This paints a promising picture for Bitcoin’s environmental trajectory.

Bitcoin’s Energy Appetite Examined

Bitcoin’s growing energy demands are turning heads, especially as its annual electricity consumption rivals the likes of entire countries, such as Norway. Recent assessments place Bitcoin’s yearly energy use between 110 and 127 terawatt-hours.

While the general perception might be that digital currency transactions are energy light, Bitcoin’s decentralized nature challenges this notion. Its vast energy consumption arises mainly from its unique transaction verification process, which involves intricate mathematical problem-solving. Paul Brody, a prominent figure in blockchain at EY, explains that numerous contenders race against each other to bundle transactions and solve math puzzles. This method, known as the “proof of work” consensus mechanism, is significantly more power-consuming than many assume.

Interestingly, as Bitcoin’s popularity surges, the complexity of these mathematical puzzles intensifies. The system is designed such that as more enthusiasts join in, the challenges become even more strenuous, elevating energy use. This competitive atmosphere sees countless computers vying for the top spot, but in the end, only one miner secures the coveted Bitcoin reward, leaving others’ efforts and energy expenditure uncompensated.

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