Go green or die? Bitcoin miners aim for carbon neutrality by mining near data...
Bitcoin mining companies must prove carbon neutrality as new regulations come to play, but are carbon offsets enough? Bitcoin (BTC) mining has always been a controversial topic. But, Bitcoin’s proof-of-work (PoW) model has reached new levels of concern as senior decision-makers and investors pay closer attention to environmental, social and governance factors. As such, many crypto miners are highlighting environmentally friendly practices by acquiring carbon offsets. Yet, some would argue that this isn’t enough to guarantee green Bitcoin mining. Other risk factors may also be involved with....
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