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Bitcoin energy use

Bitcoin mining uses energy to perform proof of work; evaluating it requires considering energy sources, grid context, security provided, and alternative uses.

Context

Why it matters

Bitcoin mining uses energy to perform proof of work; evaluating it requires considering energy sources, grid context, security provided, and alternative uses.

Canonical knowledge

What California Bitcoin maintains

  • Bitcoin mining uses energy to perform proof of work; evaluating it requires considering energy sources, grid context, security provided, and alternative uses.

Primary and technical sources

Evidence before assertion
Bitcoin Developer Documentation

Bitcoin.org

Tier — · technicalBitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System

Satoshi Nakamoto

Tier 1 · primary

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