Cryptocurrency Q&A
Does Bitcoin mining use a lot of water?
Does Bitcoin mining use a lot of water?
EthereumEagleGuard
Mon Dec 23 2024
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I heard that Bitcoin mining consumes a lot of resources, but I'm specifically wondering if it uses a significant amount of water. I'm curious to know how water-intensive the process of mining Bitcoin really is.
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Federica
Wed Dec 25 2024
According to his calculations, Bitcoin mining consumes a substantial amount of water annually, ranging from approximately 8.6 to 35.1 gigaliters (GL).
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EthereumElite
Wed Dec 25 2024
De Vries has conducted thorough research to determine the water consumption associated with Bitcoin mining in the United States.
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Sebastiano
Tue Dec 24 2024
This water consumption is not solely for the purpose of cooling computers, which is a common practice in data centers.
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Martina
Tue Dec 24 2024
Additionally, coal- and gas-fired power plants play a crucial role in providing electricity to run the computers used for Bitcoin mining.
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Michele
Tue Dec 24 2024
These power plants also utilize water to lower their temperatures, contributing to the overall water consumption associated with Bitcoin mining.
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