Kahn: Proof of stake consensus reduces crypto energy consumption by 99%
Brian Kahn · How bitcoin is keeping zombie power plants alive · Apr 20, 2022 · at 17:45
Climate journalist Brian Kahn discusses the energy efficiency differences between Proof of Work and Proof of Stake consensus mechanisms with host Stephen Lacey.
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“I mean, it's literally a 99% reduction. That's the, or those are the best estimates.”
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