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Cryptomania: Hype, Hope, and the Fall of a Billion-Dollar Fintech Empire

The Michael Shermer Show

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The Impact of Bitcoin Mining on Communities

This chapter explores the process of Bitcoin mining, focusing on its proof of work system and the energy demands of large mining operations. It highlights the migration of mining activities to Texas and the resulting conflicts with local communities over noise and health concerns.

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