“There’s no proof-of-stake version in which the energy to store files goes to zero,” Ransil said, alluding to the non-mining consensus mechanism used to secure newer blockchain networks. “Using Filecoin is always going to use a fair amount of energy. So we want to set up our ecosystem to demand renewable energy. It should make us a player in energy markets, and act as a strategic wedge to push green power grids.”
Related posts
-
Jack Dorsey Envisions Bitcoin Replacing US Dollar — Foresees BTC Reaching $1 Million
Billionaire Jack Dorsey foresees a future where bitcoin could supplant the U.S. dollar as the dominant... -
Latam Insights: Paraguay Raises Bitcoin Mining Power Fees, Bolivia Praises Stablecoins as Dollar Proxy
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during... -
Germany’s Bitcoin Wallet Dips Below 40,000 BTC After Weekend Transfer
Germany has divested 1,400 bitcoin from its government reserves, reducing the total from 41,226 BTC to...