Circular digital economy

When we talk about a circular economy, we usually talk about physical products and their resources. We look for solutions to reuse, recycle, or share them. In the digital world, we need a lot of technology and electronic equipment. But these complex products are extremely difficult to recycle. The consequence is that this sector is …

Cryptocurrency and energy consumption

Despite increasing mainstream adoption of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, there are major concerns about their carbon footprint. And even though it is debatable how concerned we need to be, the fact remains that cryptocurrencies use a ton of electricity without any improvement in the future. The problem is visible because it seems easy to measure …

TechCrunch's debate on crypto and energy