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Each Bitcoin transaction uses 4,200 gallons of water — enough to fill a swimming pool — and could potentially cause freshwater shortages (www.tomshardware.com)
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[-] duplexsystem@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 11 months ago

No bitcoin is useless, but using it doesn't cause water waste

[-] breakcore@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 11 months ago

Do you mean "No bitcoin is useless" - none of the bitcoins are useless.

or

"No. Bitcoins are useless" - all the bitcoins are useless.

[-] duplexsystem@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 11 months ago

I meant all bitcoins are useless

[-] EatATaco@lemm.ee 1 points 11 months ago

I feel like the "but" makes it obvious, but I could.be wrong.

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