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Technology@beehaw.orgEnglish · 11 months ago

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

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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

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Technology@beehaw.orgEnglish · 11 months ago

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Water used for power and maintenance of Bitcoin servers adds more environmental issues.

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

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