Bitcoin network power demand falls to 10.65GW as hash rate sees 14% drop
The Bitcoin network recorded the year 2022’s lowest power demand of 10.65 gigawatts. At its peak, the BTC network demanded 16.09 GW of power.
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The Bitcoin network recorded the year 2022’s lowest power demand of 10.65 gigawatts. At its peak, the BTC network demanded 16.09 GW of power.
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