How much electricity does one Bitcoin transaction use?

Bitcoin: approximately 500-2,500 kWh per transaction (highly variable based on transaction volume, block subsidy, and mining hardware). At 0.4 kg CO2/kWh: 200-1,000 kg CO2 per transaction. Compare to Visa: ~0.0015 kWh per transaction.

How much did Ethereum's merge reduce energy consumption?

Ethereum's transition from Proof-of-Work to Proof-of-Stake (The Merge, Sept 2022) reduced network energy consumption by approximately 99.95%, from ~60 TWh/year to <0.01 TWh/year. A single Ethereum transaction now uses <0.001 kWh.

What percentage of Bitcoin mining uses renewable energy?

Bitcoin Mining Council (2024): 53-59% of Bitcoin mining uses sustainable electricity. However, the absolute energy consumption remains ~120-140 TWh/year globally, comparable to Argentina's total electricity consumption.

Cryptocurrency Mining Energy Per Transaction Calculator

Calculate electricity consumption and carbon footprint per Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrency transactions. Compare proof-of-work vs proof-of-stake energy use.

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σx — Normal Stress X (MPa)

σy — Normal Stress Y (MPa)

τxy — Shear Stress (MPa)

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