Carbon Series

Building a Greener Bitcoin: How to Reduce Carbon Emissions

How to reduce carbon emissions from bitcoin mining? CoinDesk looks at the pros and cons of the available options.

Tech  ·  9 April 2014

Bitcoin’s Carbon Emissions: It’s All Relative

We know how many pounds of carbon a bitcoin makes. How does it compare to the broader financial sector?

Markets  ·  8 April 2014
Bitcoin

What is the Carbon Footprint of a Bitcoin?

Figures suggest that mining a bitcoin is equivalent to burning around 16 gallons of gasoline.

Tech  ·  7 April 2014