The largest cryptocurrency miner in the United States began mining bitcoins using methane from landfills. This is a pilot project that, if successful, will be expanded within the framework of the Marathon Digital course on the use of renewable energy sources.
Marathon Digital, the largest cryptocurrency miner in the United States, has launched a project to mine bitcoins using methane from landfills. CoinDesk reported this with reference to a company statement.
The 280 kW mining project is a test project. If it meets expectations, it will be expanded as part of a policy towards the use of a renewable energy source, such as methane.
Marathon Digital is the second largest holder of Bitcoin after MicroStrategy. The company owns mining farms in several US states.
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