The recurring subjects in the recent news revolve around the utilisation of flared gas for crypto mining, most notably by oil companies for Bitcoin mining, and how gas fees, such as the Ethereum network fees, are affecting crypto transactions. Gas fees on various networks have been a subject of discussion with their surge and decline impacting transacting capacity. Major chains like Ethereum, Binance (BNB), and Tron, while Binance Coin (BNB) draws attention due to a significant cut in gas fees. Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, seeks to manage transaction bloat through introducing a gas cap, as Ethereum gas fees drop significantly. High Ethereum gas fees continue to weigh-down the crypto, despite large validators backing a gas limit hike.
Flared gas has been identified as an alternative power source for crypto mining. In fact, Bitcoin Mining Hardware Maker Canaan launches a pilot program in Calgary for such a scheme, while Union Jack Oil plans Bitcoin Mining using stranded gas. An Argentinian Energy Company also plans to mine bitcoin with stranded gas. Renewed interest in environmental preservation could encourage more miners to derive energy from flared gas moving forward.
Interestingly, coin flips at gas stations have also been making headlines. From determining Texas High School football playoff spots to being key scenes in prominent movies.
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