> Why? Using wasted energy at scale doesn't seem to cause significant CO2 emissions […]
There is no such thing as "wasted energy". The fact that cryptocurrency mining exists means there is load on the grid, which needs to be given supply. If that load/demand goes away, then the supply can be reduced or shutdown. I.e., if there is no demand the power would not be generated in the first place.
There is no such thing as "wasted energy". The fact that cryptocurrency mining exists means there is load on the grid, which needs to be given supply. If that load/demand goes away, then the supply can be reduced or shutdown. I.e., if there is no demand the power would not be generated in the first place.