Blockchain and Sustainability: Explore the environmental impact of blockchain technology and how projects like CosVM are working towards sustainability.
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Blockchain technology has been a game-changer in various industries, introducing unparalleled transparency, security, and efficiency. However, as the adoption of blockchain has surged, so have concerns about its environmental impact. In this blog, we will delve into the environmental implications of blockchain technology and explore how pioneering projects like CosVM are actively working towards sustainability. The Environmental Challenge Blockchain's most well-known application, Bitcoin, operates on a consensus mechanism called Proof-of-Work (PoW) . PoW requires miners to solve complex mathematical puzzles to validate transactions and create new blocks. This process demands a substantial amount of computational power, leading to an ever-increasing energy consumption. While Bitcoin's PoW consensus mechanism has drawn significant attention due to its energy intensity, it's important to note that not all blockchains operate this way. CosVM, for instance, employs a differe...