Voronezh, Voronezh, Russian Federation
The article is devoted to the analysis of the environmental impact of blockchain technologies, in particular, cryptocurrency mining. The authors consider the high energy consumption, carbon footprint and the problem of electronic waste associated with this industry. Solutions are proposed to reduce the negative impact, including the transition to renewable energy sources, the introduction of energy-efficient technologies and government regulation. Special attention is paid to the concept of "green" mining and examples of its implementation. The study highlights the need for a balance between technological progress and environmental sustainability.
blockchain technologies, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, carbon footprint, efficient energy consumption, environmental damage
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