Why does Bitcoin need more energy than whole countries

in crypto •  4 years ago 

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Running the cryptocurrency Bitcoin requires more energy than New Zealand and Belgium put together. How can something virtual keep power plants around the world so busy? DW's Timothy Rooks looks into the numbers.

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