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9. Bitcoin "mining" consumes more electricity than Argentina

Wed Jun 16, 2021, 03:08 PM

Jun 2021

But hey, the currency of choice for Russian malware extortionists so I'm sure the Texas GOP will prove to be very accommodating.

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I'm sure the Texas power grid is up for it... Wounded Bear Jun 2021 #1

It would crash it for sure. 2naSalit Jun 2021 #7

I am assuming that these miner's are not Chinese nationals? OAITW r.2.0 Jun 2021 #2

I think bitcoin really is done for good this time ansible Jun 2021 #3

Oh this is going to be a disaster. Initech Jun 2021 #4

Are they taking their mining equipment with them? Klaralven Jun 2021 #5

Get rid of bitcoin rockfordfile Jun 2021 #8

Bitcoin "mining" consumes more electricity than Argentina ThoughtCriminal Jun 2021 #9