Bitcoin’s real energy use questioned as Ethereum founder criticizes BTC Post author:MiamiCrypto Post published:June 10, 2022 Post category:Bitcoin Mining / Electricity / Energy / Energy Consumption / Ethereum 2.0 / Mining / Proof-of-Stake / Proof-of-Work / Sustainability A founding member of Ethereum has claimed that Bitcoin uses nearly 1% of the world’s electricity, but different sources put it substantially lower. You Might Also Like Putin Wants Crypto Mining Regulated: Report January 27, 2022 Bitcoin’s Hashrate Reaches 618 EH/s, Establishing a New 7-Day SMA Record in 2024 March 11, 2024 Bitcoin Puell Multiple Drops Below Discount Zone But Recovery Stalls November 26, 2025