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by johnrgrace 1678 days ago
Turn off bitcoin does that provide enough power so the world doesn't starve?
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lachstar-x 1678 days ago
No
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Robotbeat 1678 days ago
More specifically, Bitcoin consumes about 10GW average. To make all nitrogen fertilizer with electrolytes hydrogen would require about 270GW average. It’s nowhere close.
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