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Amber Baldet on what blockchain technology can do for us beyond cryptocurrency

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Exploring the Energy Costs of Decentralization in Blockchain

This chapter critically evaluates the resource consumption of blockchain technologies, focusing on decentralization and energy efficiency. The discussion highlights the debate over energy costs in securing blockchain networks compared to centralized services, questioning the trade-offs between value and consumption.

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