• @Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In
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    26 hours ago

    Most of the 2nd and 3rd generation blockchains are much less energy intensive (although still more than a home PC).

    For example, Ethereum could be run on the energy equivalent of a single wind turbine.

      • @Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In
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        23 hours ago

        Correct. Proof of stake is much more efficient than proof of work, but electricity is still needed to run 24/7 the million validators securing the network.