There are promising initiatives underway to create a sustainable blockchain sector. Here’s an overview of these initiatives, which include renewable power, energy-efficient protocols, carbon offsets, demand response and greener mining pools.
The Bitcoin Energy Debate: Lessons from the Data Center Industry
Bitcoin isn’t the first technology to come under fire about its energy use. A decade after facing similar critiques, the data center industry has become a key player in renewable energy and sustainability. We look at cloud computing’s energy journey, and the lessons – and potential roadmap – it provides for the Bitcoin sector.
Microsoft Tests Immersion Cooling Tech from Bitcoin Mining for its Cloud Servers
Microsoft is test-driving immersion cooling technology used in bitcoin mining for adoption in its cloud. As powerful new AI hardware presents cooling challenges, Microsoft sees dunking its servers in coolant as a promising technology for future data centers.
Soaring Bitcoin Price Boosts Fortunes of Cryptocurrency Mining Firms
The soaring price of bitcoin has boosted the fortunes of cryptocurrency miners, who are seeing strong profits amid surging investor interest in digital assets. Today one bitcoin miner announced a $250 million stock sale, while another is adding 47 megawatts of compute capacity.
Frontier Spotlight: The Top Data Center Stories for May 2018
The most-read stories on Data Center Frontier last month focused on news from Google, LinkedIn and Intel. Stay informed and check out the Frontier Spotlight April 2018, featuring the most-read stories on Data Center Frontier.
Coinbase Plans Low-Latency Colocation for Bitcoin Trading
Bitcoin specialist Coinbase is entering the market for low-latency colocation services, a move that could signal a shift in the data center industry’s relationship with the cryptocurrency world.
Bitcoin Miners Seeking Massive Amounts of Power in Washington State
Looking to capitalize on the huge spike in the price of bitcoin, cryptocurrency mining operations are seeking unprecedented amounts of electricity to launch new facilities in Washington State.
The Year Ahead: Delivering on the Promise of Virtual Reality
The growth of virtual reality and augmented reality may require more investment in data centers, as well as innovation in networking, perhaps employing peer-to-peer technology or blockchains.
Bitcoin Mining Boom Prompts Utility to Seek Power Rate Hike
The bitcoin mining boom has prompted a backlash in central Washington state, where a local power board has proposed a rate hike for high-density power users. Does this matter for data centers?
Immersion Cooling At Scale: BitFury Pushes Density to 250kW Per Rack
BitFury will use immersion cooling to manage power densities of 250kW per enclosure. It’s the largest implementation yet of immersion cooling, which houses servers in enclosures filled with fluid, and pushes the boundaries of rack densities.
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