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on Feb 18, 2019
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A faster, more efficient cryptocurrency
Bitcoin is currently estimated to be responsible for ~0.21%, more than either Hong Kong or Iraq use [1]. Criticisms of Bitcoin have been around as long as the hype - cryptocurrencies were never going to save the world.
[1]:
https://digiconomist.net/bitcoin-energy-consumption
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[1]: https://digiconomist.net/bitcoin-energy-consumption