Crypto's Carbon Footprint

May 24, 2022
17:30–18:15 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

Bitcoin consumes about 62 terawatt hours of energy a year, and cryptocurrency energy consumption is frequently compared to that of sovereign nations. As the climate debate on crypto nears a pivotal juncture, how can this increasingly popular technology potentially accelerate progress towards environmental sustainability goals? This is a livestreamed session.

Speakers

MC
Michael Casey
Chief Content Officer
CoinDesk
DD
Denelle Dixon
Chief Executive Officer
Stellar Development Foundation
AS
Anthony Scaramucci
Founder
SkyBridge Capital
LW
Lauren Woodman
Chief Executive Officer
DataKind

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