Lets talk about blockchains

Re:Lets talk about blockchains by bilekas on Thursday April 28, 2022 @03:21PM (#31197015)

While I agree, I don't think this should be a fair primary reason. Unless you also feel the same about everything else that consumes more electricity than it could. There wouldn't be a concern if all energy was green for example, that should be where the energy hostility should be pointed. Trying to complain about the blockchain and its useage on power is an XY problem for me.

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Re:Lets talk about blockchains by xigoi on Thursday April 28, 2022 @03:26PM (#31197079)

I don't know about any other thing that's literally designed to consume as much electricity as possible.

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Re:Lets talk about blockchains by disruptalot on Thursday April 28, 2022 @03:39PM (#31197245)

Consuming energy is a requirement for it to provide its stated benefits. If you're able to conjure the protocol which doesn't require PoW and still maintains the characteristics, you would be welcomed with open arms.

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Re:Lets talk about blockchains by arriu on Thursday April 28, 2022 @03:30PM (#31197129)

Blockchain != Bitcoin

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Re:Lets talk about blockchains by bilekas on Thursday April 28, 2022 @03:38PM (#31197226)

Thank you for saying what we're all thinking.

The above highlights my point in a sense.

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