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Bitcoin mining produces 30700 tonnes of e-waste annually

Bitcoin mining produces 30700 tonnes of e-waste annually


Cryptopolitan
2021-09-20 20:59:11
Bitcoin mining produces 30700 tonnes of e-waste annually

TL;DR Breakdown • Bitcoin mining consumes the same energy as the entire country of the Philippines.• Crypto developers could launch a new cryptocurrency mining process to curb environmental pollution. Although Bitcoin mining has gained fame in recent years, the truth is a significant demerit is the amount of e-waste it generates. BTC mining causes thousands of computers and processors to be destroyed in a short time. BTC mining generates a large amount of money for the people who practice it, consuming a great amount of energy. Figures from the Netherlands and Asia state that BTC mining is potentially harmful. E-waste takes over Bitcoin mining Undoubtedly, Bitcoin mining is attractive for companies because of the passive profits generated without doing a lot. However, the crypto industries do not consider that annually they dispose of about 30,000 tons of electronic waste ar. This brings a huge problem in the environment that could bring complications shortly. According to crypto mining experts, 270 grams are discarded for each transaction; this figure is high when compared to the waste generated by a mobile device, which does not exceed 170 grams. Although crypto miners earn enough money from the Bitcoin decryption process, the work consumes energy. These criticisms have been backed up by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who a few months ago avoided trading Bitcoin because of how harmful it is to the environment. The Tesla CEO also exp...

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