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Can flared natural gas be used to mine bitcoins?
Can flared natural gas be used to mine bitcoins?
SoulStorm
Mon Dec 16 2024
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I am curious about whether flared natural gas, which is often wasted during oil extraction, can be effectively utilized for Bitcoin mining. Is it technically feasible and economically viable to harness this untapped energy source for cryptocurrency mining?
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Lucia
Wed Dec 18 2024
Natural gas that was previously flared is directed into a generator.
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SeoulStyle
Wed Dec 18 2024
Inside the generator, the natural gas is burned in a controlled environment.
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ShintoMystery
Wed Dec 18 2024
This controlled burning process produces electricity.
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lucas_jackson_pilot
Wed Dec 18 2024
The electricity generated is then utilized to power specific machines.
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GinsengBoostPowerBoostVitality
Tue Dec 17 2024
These machines are involved in the production of bitcoin.
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