Environmental impact of encryption mining -In fact, the myth | FARHAD ALI | Coinmonks | September 2025

But in 2025, the reality of the environmental impact of Crypto is much more subtle, complex and surprisingly optimistic than the headline. The industry is in the middle of a large technology and energy revolution.

This is not a blind defense of encryption. It is based on the cold facts of legitimate interests, misunderstandings, and innovative solutions that form the future of this technology.

Elephant in the room: What is a proof of task (and why do you use so much energy?)

First, let’s reach the core of the problem. Most of the energy consumption of Crypto comes from one.