Bitcoin Could Use Up All of the World's Energy by 2020

Bitcoin Energy Consumption Index by cryptocurrency platform Digiconomist puts the usage on a par with Denmark, consuming 33 terawatts of electricity annual three years mount of power necessary to support bitcoin has increased significantly in recent months, as its price has recent months cord levels.

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