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PayPal aims to reduce the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining. For this aim, the company introduces incentives for miners who use renewable energy sources.
PayPal’s Blockchain Research Group partners with Energy Web and DMG Blockchain Solutions for this initiative. This move focuses on promoting a cleaner approach to the energy-intensive process of mining Bitcoin. According to the statistics of April 2, Bitcoin mining generates approximately 85 million metric tons of CO2 annually. This value is a critical danger to the environment.
The core of this initiative involves the use of “cryptoeconomic incentives”. These incentives will encourage Bitcoin miners to adopt low-carbon energy sources by offering them additional rewards. Miners who participate in this program and verify their use of sustainable energy can receive special credentials linked to their public blockchain keys, known as “green keys”. Transactions processed by these “green miners” will incur lower fees and include a bonus Bitcoin reward, which is secured in a multisig (multiple signature) wallet.
PayPal wants to direct the Bitcoin mining community towards more environmentally friendly practices. The backbone of the strategic effort is making the mining process financially advantageous for miners to switch to or maintain the use of renewable energy sources. This initiative will become a bridge between green energy and immediate financial benefits.
PayPal has already conducted successful tests with this system and is seeking feedback from the wider industry to refine and expand its approach. This move represents a significant step toward aligning crypto operations with global sustainability goals. We will understand how financial incentives can drive environmental responsibility in the blockchain sector with this initiative.
