Bitcoin now uses as much energy as Ireland

Electricity consumption doubled in the last six months with the trajectory likely to continue, says PwC economist
The global Bitcoin network currently consumes at least 2.55GW of electricity, a figure that has roughly doubled in the last six months, as new research suggests power demand could triple by the end of...
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