>> it is probably the least green form of value transfer ever created. Hence I will
>> not be involved. Something like the total energy requirement of Portugal is required to keep
>> Bitcoin going.
>>
>> Imagine the reduction in CO2 emmissions and other infrastructure demands if Bitcoin did not exist?
>>
As we all contribute to the capital cost of power generation through our bills I believe that Bitcoin and other virtual currency mining is all costing us a bit.
Add to that the fact that energy prices increase when demand is high, the extra costs increases further.
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