Proof-of-Work

As part of CoinDesk’s Mining Week coverage, CoinDesk’s George Kaloudis presents a study suggesting that lasers could be used to create an “optical proof-of-work” consensus, potentially increasing the accessibility of mining and reducing energy consumption.

Mar 22, 2022

The European Parliament has voted against a proposed rule that would have banned proof-of-work mining of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin across the European Union (EU). Patrick Hansen, head of Strategy and Business Development at Unstoppable Finance, discusses what this means for the state of crypto affairs in Europe and the world.

Mar 15, 2022

By Nathaniel WhittemoreMar 14, 2022

Cory Klippsten, Swan Bitcoin CEO, joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss a recently rejected proposal in the European Parliament that sought to limit proof-of-work mining due to environmental concerns. Plus, a conversation on how Swan’s technology can facilitate seamless on-ramping into the bitcoin ecosystem and key takeaways from Klippsten’s new book “Bitcoin: Your Bright Orange Future.” 

Mar 14, 2022

The European Parliament has just voted against a proposal to possibly ban the use of proof-of-work blockchain technology due to its energy-intensive nature. “The Hash” hosts discuss the significance of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework and what this could mean for future crypto regulation efforts.

Mar 14, 2022

The former chairman and CEO of Walt Disney Bob Iger is getting into the metaverse business by investing in Web 3 company Genies. Bradley Tusk, Tusk Venture Partners co-founder and managing partner, joins “First Mover” to explain how policies from Web 2 could shape regulation in the metaverse as institutional interest continues to grow.

Mar 14, 2022

“Shark Tank” co-host and O’Shares ETFs Chairman Kevin O’Leary joins “First Mover” to share his insights on the current state of global crypto regulation. O’Leary examines a bill in the European Union addressing proof-of-work mining, along with the Responsible Financial Innovation Act proposed by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.).

Mar 14, 2022

Kathleen Breitman, co-founder of the Tezos blockchain, explains how their protocol utilizes proof-of-stake to maintain energy efficiency. Plus, her opinion on the ongoing debate in the crypto space about how proof-of-stake compares to proof-of-work.

Jan 21, 2022

Valkyrie Chief Investment Officer Steven McClurg discusses his reactions to Thursday's House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on the energy use of crypto mining. Plus, thoughts on the threat of a 51% attack on Bitcoin, criticisms about proof-of-work mining, and a wider outlook for the mining industry.

Jan 21, 2022

Energy-intensive proof-of-work crypto mining should be banned in the European Union (EU), according to the vice chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Erik Thedéen. “The Hash” panel discusses the differences between proof-of-work and proof-of-stake mining following the latest bitcoin energy debate.

Jan 20, 2022