Cambridge says Bitcoin mining uses more electricity, but cleaner power is slowing emissions growth as hydropower overtakes natural gas.
- Bitcoin mining's electricity consumption is rising, but its carbon footprint is growing at a slower pace due to an increasing share of low-carbon energy sources, primarily hydropower.
- Hydropower has overtaken natural gas as the largest energy source for Bitcoin mining, contributing to a cleaner energy mix, though overall emissions are still increasing due to network activity.
- Many Bitcoin mining firms are exploring diversification into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC), driven by potential for broader revenue opportunities, despite high capital costs and infrastructure challenges.
Topics: Asset types, Blockchain usage, Sustainability greenfinance, Real assets, Ethereum evm l 1 s, Carbon credit tokenization
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