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Re:Bitcoin emissions alone could push global warming above 2... by SkyMarshal on Sunday January 17, 2021 @04:50PM (#25815372)
True, but if you're already running bitcoin miners, then you can turn off or get rid of the heat pump and save on your aggregate heating costs.
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Re:Bitcoin emissions alone could push global warming above 2... by viraptor on Sunday January 17, 2021 @05:05PM (#25815563)
It depends. Only if your (resistive-pump) cost difference is lower than your Bitcoin gains. That will depend on your geographical location though and the current BTC price.
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