Is the Hype Around Eco-Friendly Crypto Just Hot Air?
Everyone talks about Bitcoin’s massive energy suck. It guzzles power like a small country. But what about those promising to save the planet? Enter Chia, the crypto that said it would fix everything by using spare hard drive space instead of crazy computations. Sounds great, right? Wrong. A new study blows the lid off:
than its makers claimed. Even Chia’s boss admits the numbers are close.
Bitcoin’s Power Problem: A Quick Recap
Bitcoin runs on proof-of-work. Miners solve tough math puzzles to secure the network. This burns huge electricity – about 157 terawatt-hours a year. That’s like Poland’s total power use. No wonder people hunt for greener options.
