“I don’t think it’s up to any individual to decide where energy should be used,” said Daniel Roberts, co-founder of Iris Energy Pty, adding, “It’s a market-based decision where Bitcoin, by virtue of the attraction and adoption its gained, is commanding that level of energy to secure it, to secure people’s savings.”
Iris Energy uses renewable energy for its mining operations. The recent renewed scrutiny Bitcoin has faced over its carbon footprint demonstrates—per Roberts—that his company has approached this industry the right way.
“The recent news in the space and the focus on ESG continues to highlight that the business model we embarked on many years ago is likely the right one,” Roberts added.
Bitcoin’s environmental controversy
Bitcoin’s carbon footprint has come under intense scrutiny over the last few months.
The Bitcoin network consumes approximately 115 terawatt-hours of energy per year, meaning it uses more energy annually than most of the wo
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