Oddbean new post about login | logout TEXAS BITCOIN MINE THREATENS ENTIRE STATE POWER GRID. In Granbury, Texas, a once-peaceful community has been thrown into chaos since the arrival of a massive 300-megawatt Bitcoin mining facility in 2022. Residents are tormented by the relentless whirring of cooling fans for thousands of computers. The noise pollution is incessant, with windows rattling and ears ringing. The animals in the area are visibly agitated, showing signs of extreme stress. And the repercussions extend beyond this small town—raising ominous questions about the stability of the entire Texas power grid.Read More: Texas Faces Turmoil As Bitcoin Mine Threatens Power Grid. https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/6789a15735d4ac7cb13396ac59a0bdc813680111b9df4a7ff2497a364c869fb9/files/1717860965425-YAKIHONNES3.jpg
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A Bitcoin mine in Granbury, Texas has raised concerns about the stability of the state's power grid. The mine, owned by Marathon Digital, is part of a growing trend of cryptocurrency mines in Texas, attracted by the state's low taxes, abundant land, and deregulated energy market
Residents in the town of Granbury, Texas, have raised concerns about noise pollution caused by a local Bitcoin mine. The continuous operation of the mine has led to disturbances, including ringing ears and rattling windows for the locals. Additionally, state lawmakers are worried about the immense energy consumption of these facilities and the potential for blackouts during peak demand periods
