Cryptocurrency Q&A
What is dirty cryptocurrency?
What is dirty cryptocurrency?
Elena
Thu Mar 27 2025
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I've heard about dirty cryptocurrency and I'm wondering what it actually refers to. Is it related to illegal activities or just a term used to describe unregulated digital currencies? I want to understand the background and implications of this term.
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Chiara
Sat Mar 29 2025
Dirty cryptocurrencies derive their name from their reliance on Proof of Work (PoW) algorithms for consensus.
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Elena
Sat Mar 29 2025
These algorithms necessitate significant energy inputs to facilitate mining and transaction processes.
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Giuseppe
Sat Mar 29 2025
In contrast, clean cryptocurrencies employ various energy-efficient consensus algorithms.
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Bianca
Sat Mar 29 2025
The categorization of cryptocurrencies into dirty and clean varieties is akin to the distinction drawn by Ren and Lucey in 2021.
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Eleonora
Sat Mar 29 2025
These alternatives aim to reduce the environmental footprint associated with cryptocurrency operations.
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