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Offsets
Green ImpactAre carbon offsets the key to green cryptocurrencies?
The massive energy consumption of mining cryptocurrencies and consequently their carbon footprint is a significant environmental concern.
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The massive energy consumption of mining cryptocurrencies and consequently their carbon footprint is a significant environmental concern.
Joseph Shavit