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Environment & Energy

Inkey

(408 posts)

1. The bit based currency

Reply to CoopersDad (Original post)

Sat Dec 28, 2024, 12:10 PM

Dec 2024

never took into account scaling up its costs verses value. The costs of energy production doesn't seem to factor into its big game plan.
This will be a global problem facing us soon. The heat waste and water usage needs to be addressed.

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Data Centers, energy and water demand, and how AI fits in. [View all] CoopersDad Dec 2024 OP

The bit based currency Inkey Dec 2024 #1

And will probably get the same consideration.. littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #2

the point of ai- mopinko Dec 2024 #3

AI and blockchain... littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #4

yeah, true. but both only work w criminals in the mix. mopinko Dec 2024 #5

I updated my post. ... littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #6

which is what i said. mopinko Dec 2024 #7