El Salvador plans Bitcoin mines fueled by geothermal energy

El Salvador plans to build Bitcoin mining factories using geothermal energy from volcanoes, aiming for clean, zero-emission power. Bitcoin mining, managed by a decentralized network, is energy-intensive, prompting some countries to reconsider its viability. China's recent crackdown on mining highlights global concerns. Bitcoin's energy consumption is significant, with emissions comparable to millions of cars, raising environmental issues.

What innovative energy source is El Salvador planning to use for Bitcoin mining?

• Solar energy

• Hydroelectric energy

• Geothermal energy

• Wind energy

How are new Bitcoins created?

• By government approval

• By solving complex algorithms

• By printing them

• By trading existing Bitcoins

Which country recently cracked down on cryptocurrency mining?

• United States

• India

• China

• Russia

If Bitcoin were a country, where would it rank in terms of energy consumption?

• Top 50

• Top 20

• Top 10

• Top 30

What is the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining in terms of carbon emissions?

• Equivalent to 1 million cars

• Equivalent to 9 million cars

• Equivalent to 15 million cars

• Equivalent to 5 million cars