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Crypto Carbon Footprint
Calculate energy and CO2 impact of blockchain transactions.
Transaction Details
Number of Transactions
Select Network
Impact Assessment
Total Energy
1,200
kWh
Carbon Footprint
600
kg
Phone Charges
80,000
charges
Household Power Eq.
41
days
Energy Consumption (Log Scale)
Quick Reference
Bitcoin Tx
~1200 kWh
Ethereum Tx
~0.03 kWh
Overview
Blockchain networks vary wildly in energy usage. Proof of Work (Bitcoin) uses vastly more energy than newer Proof of Stake networks.
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Pro Tips
Use Layer 2 solutions on Ethereum for lower fees and energy usage.
Consider the consensus mechanism when investing in crypto.
Offset your crypto footprint with carbon credits.
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Fun Facts
"One Bitcoin transaction uses as much energy as a typical US household does in a month."
"Ethereum's switch to Proof of Stake reduced its energy consumption by over 99.9%."
"Solana transaction energy is comparable to a couple of Google searches."
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