How it works. Cardano is inherently more energy efficient than Bitcoin as it uses a ‘Proof of Stake’ consensus mechanism where those participating in the currency buy tokens to join the network .
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Cardano is also considered to be one of the most environmentally sustainable blockchains . The founder of Cardano once said, the network uses only 6 GWh of power, hence it is a “balanced and sustainable ecosystem”. According to this reddit post, Cardano might be 37,500 times more energy-efficient than Bitcoin.
Read moreWhat is the most ethical Cryptocurrency?
Below we outline six cryptocurrencies that are more environmentally friendly than bitcoin.
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