The transformation of the Ethereum network, popularly known as ‘The Merge,’ marked a significant shift in the blockchain’s energy usage and climate impact. A detailed report by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) meticulously dissects this journey, offering invaluable insights into Ethereum’s historical and current ecological footprint. This transition, deeply rooted in environmental considerations, […]
Cambridge Revises Bitcoin Mining Index, Lowers BTC’s Estimated Power Use
Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance has significantly revised its Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index, lowering its estimates of the cryptocurrency’s energy use after finding its previous model greatly overstated power consumption. Cambridge Centre Revises Bitcoin Energy Estimates Downward: Corrected Index Reflects More Accurate Power Consumption In a report published this week, the research center said its […]