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Intel Corporation Patent for High-Performance Energy Efficient Bitcoin Mining Finally Approved
On November 27, 2018, the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office accepted a patent submitted in 2016 by the tech giant Intel Corporation for a new energy efficient, high-performance bitcoin mining system capable of outpacing the current model. дальше »
2018-12-3 23:00 | |
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New Software Copernicus Has Mined Its First Bitcoin Cash Block
On Saturday, Dec. 1, the Copernicus project announced the launch of its full node implementation pre-release written in the programming language Golang (Go). Following the release, the client was used to generate the first Golang version of a Bitcoin Cash block mined at height 558847. дальше »
2018-12-3 22:55 | |
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An Alternative Client Has Mined Bitcoin Cash Block 558847
On Saturday, Dec. 1, the Copernicus project announced the launch of its full node implementation pre-release written in the programming language Golang (Go). Following the release, the client was used to generate the first Golang version of a Bitcoin Cash block mined at height 558847. дальше »
2018-12-3 22:55 | |
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Report: Bitcoin Mining Doesn’t Fuel Climate Change, It Benefits the Global Economy
The majority of bitcoin miners — about 78 percent — use renewable energy to power their mining operations, while preventing surplus electricity from going to waste in countries such as China, a new study by Coinshares has revealed. дальше »
2018-12-2 02:00 | |
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Blockchain Technology Can Solve Africa’s Energy Problems
Despite the abundance of many forms of natural energy in Africa, including solar, wind and hydro, several parts of the vast continent still have no access to 24/7 interrupted electricity. According to a World Economic Forum report on November 29, 2018, blockchain technology can fix the energy issues of Africa if well utilized. дальше »
2018-12-2 02:00 | |
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WePower (WPR) – Why It’s Poised to Outmuscle Bitcoin in December
WePower (WPR) is in the spotlight this week for bridging green energy and blockchain technology. WPR looks like a solid contender to outperform Bitcoin returns in December. Niche Cryptocurrencies Every week provides new opportunities to find undervalued cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-12-1 19:00 | |
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Shell & BP Are Now Selling Crude Oil on the Blockchain
Shell and BP are now using a blockchain-based trading platform for crude oil, which they hope will solve trade and settlement inefficiencies. Shell & BP Hope Blockchain Will Solve Inefficiencies Vakt is first to market of several pilot schemes which have been in development, which Bitcoinist reported on back in January 2018. дальше »
2018-12-1 04:00 | |
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New Report Finds 80% of Bitcoin Mining Running on Renewable Energy
A new report from CoinShares into Bitcoin mining suggests the practice is likely loss-making for the majority of miners at current prices. Average Miner ‘Running At A Loss’ In a ‘whitepaper’ which received high praise from cryptocurrency figures, CoinShares examined various facets of mining, which has seen increased prominence in recent weeks as Bitcoin price dropped to lows of $3500. дальше »
2018-12-1 00:00 | |
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How Using Solar Power Energy Can Help Make Crypto Mining Ecofriendly
How Using Solar Energy Can Help Make Mining Cryptos Ecofriendly Lately, there’s been a lot of concern about the environmental damages caused by crypto mining. These damages are caused by vast amounts of electricity consumed during the process of powering ASIC devices and mining cryptos. дальше »
2018-12-1 22:32 | |
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Intel Wins Patent For Energy-Efficient PoW Mining
Intel says it can reduce energy consumption for bitcoin mining by "about 15 percent."
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The week’s best Android games for a Friday night in
Welcome to our weekly column, in which YouTuber NimbleThor brings you a short list of the best new mobile games for your Android device. Whether you’re into casual time wasters or hardcore shooters, you’ll find something in here to exercise your thumbs with. дальше »
2018-11-30 14:30 | |
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Sneak peek at the first Holochain powered public application – hApp
Holo is designed to be a decentralized peer-to-peer network, which supports distributed applications that are secured by cryptography. Powered by Holochain, which is an agent-centric distributed computing framework, the Holo network is scalable and energy efficient. дальше »
2018-11-30 00:29 | |
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Dan “The butterfly” Larimer is flitting from one token to another. After BitShares, Steemit and EOS, is he going to start another project?
Having a portfolio full of half-completed projects is a hallmark of bipolar disorder. People who can harness their energy when they are in a hypomanic phase can be really productive. Those who can’t often go from task to task, planning grand, unrealistic projects that are never finished before moving on to something else. дальше »
2018-11-29 22:51 | |
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Swiss Court Orders Shut Down of Envion Cryptocurrency Mining Startup
Envion, a Switzerland-based startup that claims to make use of renewable energy in providing off-grid cryptocurrency mining, has reportedly been shut down by the cantonal court of Zug, in crypto-friendly Switzerland following an alleged illegal initial coin offering (ICO), according to a Handelsblatt Global report on November 28, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-30 18:00 | |
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Shell, BP, and big banks launch energy trading platform on the blockchain
The centuries-old, paper-based trading process of the oil and gas industry is getting overhauled, courtesy of the blockchain and an industry consortium including Shell, BP, ABN Amro, ING, and Societe Generale. дальше »
2018-11-29 17:22 | |
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Solar Energy-Powered Mining and PoS Could Make Cryptocurrencies Environmentally Sustainable
One of the chinks in the armor of blockchain technology is its intensive energy consumption. However, a report by Harvard Business Review, published November 27, 2018, sheds light on some of the lesser, and even nil, energy-consuming alternatives that can pave the way for DLT to be the global disruptor as it is often deemed to be. дальше »
2018-11-28 20:00 | |
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India takes the #2 spot in renewable energy, but still relies heavily on coal
For a country as large and in a state of rapid development as India, keeping up with its growing energy requirements is a huge challenge. In this context, it’s commendable that India is investing heavily enough in renewable energy to become the second largest consumer among developing nations, according to a report from BloombergNEF. дальше »
2018-11-28 11:13 | |
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Swytch launches enterprise AI-powered renewable energy platform on blockchain
CryptoNinjas Swytch, a blockchain-based clean energy platform, today announced the successful launch of its platform that offers enterprises real-time visibility into their green energy production data in a way that ensures its anonymity and security. дальше »
2018-11-27 20:04 | |
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Ethereum Brainchild Vitalik Buterin: Blockchain is ‘Not’ Suited For Every Industry
In a recently published interview with a respected media outlet, crypto savant and co-Founder of the Ethereum ecosystem, Vitalik Buterin, was quoted as saying that the misapplication of blockchain technology within certain industries is leading to a lot of wasted time and energy (for all of the involved parties). In addition to this, Buterin also […] дальше »
2018-11-27 18:58 | |
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$5 Million Lawsuit Against Bitmain Filed in Northern California
A class-action lawsuit for over $5 million has been filed in northern California against Chinese mining giant Bitmain. The company is being accused of utilizing customers’ newly purchased machines to mine cryptocurrency at full power for its own benefit while customers were configuring their equipment. дальше »
2018-11-27 21:38 | |
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Germany’s BMWi To Tackle Tax Fraud With The Applications Of Blockchain Technology
BMWi has revealed that they are planning to use blockchain in their fight against tax fraud. The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, abbreviated BMWi, is a cabinet-level ministry of the Federal Republic of Germany. дальше »
2018-11-26 11:33 | |
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Sweden Braces For Migrant Caravan Of Norwegian Bitcoin Miners
Data center managers in Sweden are expecting a deluge of inquiries from cryptocurrency mining operations in Norway. The Norwegian authorities this week revoked energy tax subsidies for the sector, throwing the future of many companies into doubt. дальше »
2018-11-24 15:00 | |
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Bitcoin Mining Wasteful? Christmas Lights Use More Energy Than Some Countries
Think mining bitcoin is a waste of energy? Then you better ignore the energy consumption of US Christmas lights every year, which uses more electricity than some countries. Energy Consumption of US Christmas Lights ‘Tis the season to be jolly. дальше »
2018-11-24 00:00 | |
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Siemens присоединяется к энергетическому блокчейн-альянсу
Подразделение Siemens по управлению энергопотреблением и энергоснабжению стало членом международной организация Energy Web Foundation (EWF) - некоммерческого альянса, который поддерживает разработку и развитие блокчейн-проектов в энергетическом секторе. дальше »
2018-11-23 15:10 | |
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German Tech Giant Siemens Joins Energy Web Foundation (EWF) Blockchain Platform
German Industrial giant Siemens has become the latest large corporation to enter the blockchain space. They recently announced that they have the intention to use the Distributed Ledger Technology to make the energy sector more efficient and “provide more power to the people. дальше »
2018-11-23 13:55 | |
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Knowing the Unknown Advantages of Bitcoin Mining Many Cryptocurrency Haters Don’t Know Yet
The Unknown Advantages Of Bitcoin Mining Often, Bitcoin mining is criticized for consuming huge amounts of electricity. In fact, some people say that the inefficient use of energy resources make the entire process uneconomical. дальше »
2018-11-23 04:18 | |
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Siemens Joins The EWF To Accelerate Blockchain In the Energy Sector
The Siemens’ Divisions Energy Management and Power Generation Services have recently become a member of the Energy Web Foundation (EWF), a non-profit alliance that supports the development and growth of blockchain-based projects in the energy sector. дальше »
2018-11-23 20:00 | |
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Blockchain is about to unlock world's energy
Ever since Thomas Edison flipped the switch on the world's first permanent power station in 1882, energy has flowed in a single direction - from large-scale, centralized generators out to homes and businesses. дальше »
2018-11-22 11:00 | |
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The Hidden Benefits of Bitcoin Mining
The energy costs of bitcoin mining are often cited as canceling out the. We must also consider the savings made, in avoiding some of the hidden costs of the alternative. Gold Standard Critics of gold originally made the same arguments — that the mining and storage cost of gold meant paper money was more economical. дальше »
2018-11-22 08:00 | |
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Colorado State Commissioner Issues New Cease-and-Desist Orders Against Four Crypto Firms
Colorado Securities Commissioner Gerald Rome has issued a new batch of cease-and-desist orders against unregistered Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) operating in the state, taking the total number of signed orders against ICOs in Colorado to 18. дальше »
2018-11-22 19:23 | |
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Siemens wants to change the way we share energy… with blockchain
Industrial giant Siemens is the latest corporation to make moves in the blockchain space. The company has announced it intends to use the technology to bring innovation to the energy sector and give more power to the people – you know, the usual yet-to-be-proven decentralization rhetorics. дальше »
2018-11-21 16:08 | |
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Three Blockchain Finalists in Branson’s Extreme Tech Challenge
Billionaire and tech personality Richard Branson’s Extreme Tech Challenge 2019 contest has been narrowed down to ten teams and three of them use the blockchain. The 2018 winner of the event was Power Ledger, a blockchain company focused on green energy solutions. дальше »
2018-11-21 00:41 | |
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Korean Power Provider KEPCO to Utilize Blockchain Tech to Build Next-Gen Solar Micro Grid
KEPCO, the largest power provider in South Korea, has affirmed that the company will start using the blockchain technology and other innovative energy solutions in order to develop its next-gen micro grid. дальше »
2018-11-20 04:36 | |
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Canada’s Heatmine Takes Advantage of Bitcoin Mining Heat, Brings Benefits into Homes to Avoid Waste
Any miner is aware of the heightened amount of energy needed for each computer and device to record items on the blockchain. However, this energy has only been used so far in the mining process, though there is a mining company that believes it can be expanded on. The company, Heatmine, is based out of […] дальше »
2018-11-20 03:56 | |
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Hoskinson: Satoshi Did “An Amazing Thing”...But There Are Lessons to Learn
Charles Hoskinson is best known today as a co-founder of both Ethereum and IOHK, where he leads the research, design and development of Cardano. But before these projects, there was Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-11-20 23:08 | |
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Bitcoin mining optimization level 100: Heating a 6000 sqft home with 6 S9 ASICs
A Canadian miner posted an interested tweet today, showing an image of his house being heated with the excess energy created by his bitcoin miners. This is the prototype Francis is referring to. It completely and comfortably heat my 6000 sqft home, at my desired temperature during Quebec winters. дальше »
2018-11-19 00:26 | |
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UK’s biggest energy supplier joining Verv’s blockchain energy trading community
CryptoNinjas Machine learning start-up Verv and international energy and services company Centrica are to work together on the next phase of Verv’s community energy trial, which aims to explore how peer-to-peer trading on the blockchain could reduce. дальше »
2018-11-15 21:55 | |
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Cryptocurrency Miners Disappear In Sweden After Racking Up Major Energy Costs Leaving Bills Unpaid
In the Swedish county of Norrbotten, there have been a string of failures. For not one, but two cryptocurrency mining initiatives which set up in the region not too recently. These two companies, rather than going into administration and paying their bills, have simply disappeared into thin air, leaving unpaid bills as the only record […] дальше »
2018-11-15 16:21 | |
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В Москве прошёл уникальный хакатон Energy Blockchain Hack
9-11 ноября в московском коворкинге «Таблица» прошёл хакатон Energy Blockchain Hack, посвящённый инновационным блокчейн-решениям в области энергетики. В уникальном мероприятии, организованным венчурной экосистемой Evercity и Фондом «Русский углерод», приняли участие талантливые блокчейн-разработчики и глобальные лидеры энергетической отрасли. дальше »
2018-11-15 05:59 | |
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Energy Consumption Comparison Between Ripple, Bitcoin and Visa Sees XRP Win on Mining Costs
One of the biggest criticism against Bitcoin has been its energy-intensive Proof Of Work Algorithm. Just the phrase ‘Crypto-Mining’ is synonymous to operations that have high energy usage. Yet, mining remains the backbone of the crypto industry. дальше »
2018-11-15 03:35 | |
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Blockchain Technology-Based Oil and Energy Platform Primed to go Live by 2018 End
A blockchain technology-based platform backed by global oil and energy giants BP, Shell, and Equinor is poised to go live by the end of the year, reports S&P Global, November 12, 2018. Aim to Modernize Physical Energy Post-trade Processes In the 21st-century trade world, the global energy and oil industry still relies a great deal on orthodox and outdated paperwork. дальше »
2018-11-15 22:00 | |
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Oil Industry Giants Shell and BP to Fully Automate Energy Trading Processes Using Blockchain
CoinSpeaker Oil Industry Giants Shell and BP to Fully Automate Energy Trading Processes Using Blockchain A group of oil industry giants including Shell and BP are launching a blockchain platform to facilitate post-trade processes. дальше »
2018-11-14 16:05 | |
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International Bitcoin miners vanish after stacking up $1.5M debt in Sweden
Sweden‘s northernmost county opened its arms to two cryptocurrency mining firms earlier this year – but it might now be regretting the decision. The county of Norrbotten, Sweden is playing host to a cryptocurrency mining mystery. дальше »
2018-11-14 13:15 | |
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