barnswallow
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Began in 2008?
Article in the NYTimes, today:
The Real-World Costs of the Digital Race for Bitcoin [NYTimes;4.10.23]
The above article had some shocking revelations about bitcoin mines, how much energy they consume, and how 'programs' they engage in with electric companies enable them to suck money into their coffers whatever the circumstance, and pass those costs on to you and me!
The NYTimes has a subsection in the business section titled 'Cryptocurrency' with headings 'Crypto Terms to Know', 'A Guide to Digital Currency' and 'Crypto Businesses, Explained'. Anyway!
New to the Crypto World? Here Are the Terms to Know. [NYTimes;6.8.22]
Began in 2008?
Article in the NYTimes, today:
The Real-World Costs of the Digital Race for Bitcoin [NYTimes;4.10.23]
The above article had some shocking revelations about bitcoin mines, how much energy they consume, and how 'programs' they engage in with electric companies enable them to suck money into their coffers whatever the circumstance, and pass those costs on to you and me!
The NYTimes has a subsection in the business section titled 'Cryptocurrency' with headings 'Crypto Terms to Know', 'A Guide to Digital Currency' and 'Crypto Businesses, Explained'. Anyway!
New to the Crypto World? Here Are the Terms to Know. [NYTimes;6.8.22]