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Environmental impact of the proof of work algorithms is my understanding.


Proof of work mining is probably the only industry on the planet that has the potential to be carbon negative AND profitable.


(sigh)

Is this the methane flaring argument, or Peter Thiel’s “windmills in Vermont”?


(sigh)

Do you expect a reply when you start like this?


I don’t really care either way. I’m tired of having to debunk the same sloppy arguments year after year.


https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html

> Be kind. Don't be snarky. Converse curiously; don't cross-examine.

If you can't follow the guidelines it would probably better to remain quiet.


Renewable energy?


Waste energy like unused methane, flare gas and the like.




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