Developers and users of the most-used blockchain have been wrangling with its carbon footprint issue. However, many recent breakthroughs will finally allow them to slowly cut energy use in a year. Notably, this breakthrough could make Ethereum (ETH) more environment-friendly than Bitcoin (BTC).
ETH and BTC both work using a proof-of-work system that needs a global network of computers running around the clock. Moreover, software developers work for years to transition the ETH blockchain to a proof-of-stake system. This system uses a different approach to secure the network that eliminates the carbon emissions problem.
However, the change was delayed by more technical setbacks that could not come soon enough for the crypto world. This weathere…
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