Cryptocurrency mining could become the new face of energy storage. Here’s how
by wcoenen on 1/18/2021, 9:59:51 PM
A serious analysis would have to account for mining hardware depreciation. Mining hardware becomes obsolete relatively quickly. So letting it sit idle except for the times when there is free electricity, probably doesn't work.
by ingomaro on 1/18/2021, 10:31:12 PM
Amazing how cynical one can be. Proof-of-work cryptocurrencies are super polluters and need to go.
A serious analysis would have to account for mining hardware depreciation. Mining hardware becomes obsolete relatively quickly. So letting it sit idle except for the times when there is free electricity, probably doesn't work.