ItsAConspiracy t1_iz9ydt0 wrote
Reply to comment by xnxkq in Ethereum’s energy switch saves as much electricity as entire Ireland uses | The success of The Merge concept may now serve as a roadmap to enable a switch from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake in Bitcoin. by chrisdh79
Total energy used by the Ethereum network now is about the same as a hundred average American households. I wouldn't call that a huge amount.
imafraidofmuricans t1_iza460v wrote
One hundred average American households use that energy to keep hundreds of humans alive and comfortable.
What utility does eth provide?
Because what it sounds like to me is that we could cut ethereum and provide power to hundreds of people.
Sitting_WOLF t1_izab1lg wrote
You forget that Americans are amongst the greatest consumers on Earth with major saturation and most of the world's resources being funneled there. Electricity usage for 100 avg. households in the US is worth a lot more than you think, compared to 100 avg. households in Kenya for example. Even climate makes a difference to consumption patterns.
Not to mention we're comparing 100 households to a network that has global reach and involvement.
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