Ethereum will use around 99.95% less energy post merge

Re:Ethereum will use around 99.95% less energy post merge by soperj on Tuesday May 18, 2021 @10:51AM (#27195391)

so the solution to overwork is more work?

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Re:Ethereum will use around 99.95% less energy post merge by NikolaeVarius on Tuesday May 18, 2021 @10:54AM (#27195432)

yes? That was literally my point, its less efficient, but can be okay in terms of final output.

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Re:Ethereum will use around 99.95% less energy post merge by Nursie on Tuesday May 18, 2021 @11:02AM (#27195553)

Not sure that holds up to scrutiny, as often when people are tired and overworked their output can dip negative.

It's fine for a few days, but after that it's a false economy.

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