• @Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In
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    27 months ago

    the whole network could be run on two raspberry pis.

    No. Then someone would buy 3 raspberry pis and claim all the bitcoin.

    Bitcoin was a great idea in 2008 but in 2024 it has been overshadowed by other blockchains in every single dimension except for market cap.

    • Victoria Antoinette
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      17 months ago

      the protocol says those 3 pis have consensus. that’s how the network is supposed to function.

      • @Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In
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        17 months ago

        We are discussing energy usage, not consensus protocols.

        The Bitcoin network never going to run on any number raspberry pis. Any claims that it will compete with a PoS blockchain for energy efficiency are ludicrous.

        • Victoria Antoinette
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          17 months ago

          the protocol does not require the current energy use. it could be run on two raspberry pis.

          • @Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In
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            17 months ago

            Are you a bot? You’ve said that.

            Are you seriously suggesting that in the future the Bitcoin network will be running on 2 pis? No. Energy consumption will continue to be 50000 times greater than other PoS blockchains.

              • @Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In
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                7 months ago

                Under what scenario does bitcoin reduce energy intensity by >99%

                  • @Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In
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                    17 months ago

                    It’s partially knowable.

                    I know monkeys are not going to fly out of my butt.

                    I know that while Bitcoin exists, it’s energy consumption is not going to reduce by over 99%