arbejd arbejd
jævnaldrende (med mig altså)
på arbejde og derfor på TV
arbejdets helte som har det sjovt
og som betaler skat
som forhåbentligt
ikke forbruger mere
end pensionisterne
forhåbentligt
arbejder med noget
som gør mere gavn end skade
…
måske kunne man komme i sving (igen)
som broker for kryptovalutaer på nettet
tilbringe mange timer med det
i stedet for at brokke sig
som krækprosaist
tjene ”gode” penge
som en arbejdets helt
og have det sjovt
med at sælge noget
som man selv ikke tror på
længere end til
en større blackout
AI answer Microsoft Copilot:
If electricity power stations were to go off duty for an extended period, it would have significant implications for cryptocurrency mining. Let’s explore this further:
Energy Consumption and Mining:
Cryptocurrency mining consumes a substantial amount of energy. In the United States, it represents approximately 0.6% to 2.3% of total electricity consumption1.
Bitcoin mining, for instance, relies on powerful computers (mining rigs) that perform complex calculations to validate transactions and secure the network. These rigs require a continuous supply of electricity.
Impact on Mining Operations:
If power stations shut down, mining operations would grind to a halt. Miners would lose access to the internet, rendering their rigs useless.
Mining farms (large-scale operations) would face immediate challenges. Without electricity, they cannot validate transactions or earn new coins.
Individual miners who run smaller setups at home would also be affected. Their mining rigs would become inactive.
Network Security and Transactions:
Cryptocurrencies rely on a decentralized network of miners to validate transactions. If a significant portion of miners lose power, the network’s security could be compromised.
Transaction confirmations might slow down or even stop, leading to delays and potential vulnerabilities.
Price Volatility:
The sudden loss of mining activity could impact market sentiment. Investors might panic, leading to price volatility.
Reduced mining activity could affect block rewards (newly created coins given to miners). If miners stop validating transactions, the supply of new coins would decrease.
Long-Term Effects:
If power stations remained offline for an extended period, the crypto market would face uncertainty.
Some miners might relocate to areas with functioning power infrastructure, while others could exit the market altogether.
Energy-efficient alternatives (such as proof-of-stake networks) might gain prominence if proof-of-work mining becomes unsustainable.
In summary, a prolonged power outage would disrupt cryptocurrency mining, impact network security, and potentially lead to market turbulence. Coordination between utilities and miners is essential to address these challenges234.
Amid record high energy demand, America is running out of electricity - The Washington Post
