Bitcoin, the climate killer. That’s the common image in the media. But behind the scenes, change has been taking place for years. Bitcoin, of all things, is poised to become a driving force in the energy transition. Environmentally conscious, climate-friendly, determined: Green miners are on the rise worldwide. Also in Berlin.
The Green Mining DAO will be formed here in January 2022. Founded by six pioneers, it is now a small institution in the ReFi sector. The term stands for regenerative finance, a growing social movement. Their hope: Use cryptocurrencies to promote the adoption of renewable energies. Also by mining Bitcoin.
Bitcoin mining in the middle of the forest
“Mining can be sustainable. And even make entry into renewable energies less risky,” explains Sascha Grumbach. He used to organize techno parties in Berlin, and today, after founding two successful startups, he runs the Green Mining DAO, including with his partner, Valentine Pleser. With over 20 members, they have been operating a Bitcoin mining facility in Paraguay since the beginning of 2023. A blooming oasis between high technology and nature.
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