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Re:The Bitcoin hash rate has increased by 28.2% over the las... by placeybordeaux on Thursday April 21, 2016 @11:20AM (#11542794)
In general I agree with you, but it's not quite that simple. A lot of the increases of the hash rate are due to more efficient machines, not more power being devoted. Also frequently bitcoin mines are established where power is very cheap.
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