The Debate Over Crypto Electricity Usage is Heating Up, But Clear Answers Are Elusive

With market value on the rise, the Bitcoin hash rate, as well as that of other proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrencies, is escalating. This increase is driving up electricity usage, which is once again sparking a debate over which type of blockchain architecture should be used for mass adoption. Unfortunately, the electricity issue is complex, with conflicting data over how much is used as well as the impact of its use on the global energy supply. There is no doubt that clarity is sorely needed as