(BTCThe original cryptocurrency, a cryptocurrency which started everything and still drives the market sentiments today (the ), has had many challenges. This latest issue seems to revolve around the mining consensus. proof-of-work(PoW), and the subsequent impact on environment.

Bitcoin network’s high energy consumption was one of the hottest topics last year, with the likes of Elon MuskBTC is being used in a way that promotes the idea of destroying the environment. Luckily enough, the mining companies for some time have been exploring the use of renewable energy, and the latest reports suggest that 58% of the BTC network’s energy comes from renewable sources.