比特幣減半推動礦業永續能源轉型

即將到來的比特幣減半可能會促進「更綠色」的採礦網路。隨著區塊獎勵減少一半，礦業公司可能會尋求更便宜的能源。 BTC 挖礦中的可持續能源使用量一直在上升，自2024 年1 月以來，超過54.5% 的能源消耗由再生能源驅動。確認方法。儘管禁止比特幣挖礦，中國仍佔全球算力的 15% 左右，主要依賴水力發電。據稱，許多散戶參與者虧損開採比特幣，目的是透過加密貨幣將人民幣兌換成美元。

Bitcoin Halving Catalyzes Sustainable Energy Shift in Mining Network

比特幣減半促進礦業網路的可持續能源轉變

As the highly anticipated Bitcoin halving event looms, industry experts anticipate a transformative shift towards sustainable energy sources within the Bitcoin mining network.

隨著備受期待的比特幣減半事件的臨近，產業專家預計比特幣挖礦網路將向永續能源轉型。

With the block reward set to be halved from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, coupled with a steadily increasing hash rate, the profitability of Bitcoin mining operations is poised to decline. This dynamic, according to Matteo Greco, research analyst at Fineqia International, will compel miners to explore strategies for enhancing capital efficiency.

隨著區塊獎勵從 6.25 BTC 減半至 3.125 BTC，加上哈希率穩步上升，比特幣挖礦業務的獲利能力勢必下降。 Fineqia International 研究分析師 Matteo Greco 表示，這種動態將迫使礦商探索提高資本效率的策略。

"This compels mining companies to optimize capital efficiency and seek cheaper electricity sources, leading to an increasing use of renewable energy in BTC mining," Greco wrote.

Greco 寫道：“這迫使礦業公司優化資本效率並尋求更便宜的電力來源，導致 BTC 礦業越來越多地使用可再生能源。”

Bitcoin has historically faced criticism for its elevated energy consumption and dependence on fossil fuels. However, recent data from the Bitcoin ESG Forecast, a research report by CH4 Capital's managing partner, Daniel Batten, indicates that over 54.5% of the Bitcoin network's energy usage was derived from renewable sources since January 2024.

比特幣歷來因其能源消耗增加和對化石燃料的依賴而受到批評。然而，CH4 Capital 管理合夥人 Daniel Batten 的研究報告《比特幣 ESG 預測》的最新數據表明，自 2024 年 1 月以來，比特幣網路超過 54.5% 的能源使用來自再生能源。

Inherently, the mechanics of Bitcoin mining incentivize greater efficiency, which is believed to be a key factor driving the network's increasing sustainability.

從本質上講，比特幣挖礦機制會激勵更高的效率，這被認為是推動網路不斷增強永續性的關鍵因素。

"The BTC mining rewards mechanism inherently drives greater efficiency with each step, enhancing network security, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting research into sustainable block confirmation methods," Greco added.

Greco 補充道：“BTC 挖礦獎勵機製本質上可以提高每一步的效率，增強網路安全性，減少碳排放，並促進對可持續區塊確認方法的研究。”

Notably, China, despite implementing a Bitcoin mining ban, remains a significant player in the global Bitcoin hash rate, contributing approximately 15% as of April 5, according to Batten's Bitcoin ESG Forecast.

值得注意的是，儘管實施了比特幣挖礦禁令，但根據 Batten 的比特幣 ESG 預測，中國仍然是全球比特幣哈希率的重要參與者，截至 4 月 5 日貢獻了約 15%。

"No off-grid coal-based mining occurs anymore. It’s too easy to spot, it competes for baseload energy and interferes with the central government’s emission targets. This has caused a significant reduction of the emission intensity of the Chinese mining post-ban," Batten said.

「離網煤礦開採不再出現了。它太容易被發現了，它會爭奪基荷能源，幹擾中央政府的排放目標。這導致中國採礦禁令後排放強度大幅下降， 」巴頓說。

Presently, miners in mainland China primarily rely on hydroelectric power, which is particularly cost-effective during the rainy season in regions like Xi'an, Wuhan, Beijing, and Xining.

目前，中國大陸的礦工主要依賴水力發電，在西安、武漢、北京、西寧等地區的雨季期間，水力發電尤其划算。

Furthermore, Batten highlights the presence of a sizable number of retail participants engaging in Bitcoin mining at a loss, primarily as a means of circumventing the Chinese financial system.

此外，巴滕也強調，有相當多的零售參與者虧本從事比特幣挖礦，主要是為了規避中國金融體系。

"They convert Chinese yuan for ASICS and electricity which creates BTC, which gets converted into USD. Many retail miners are happy to take the profitability hit simply to have a way to convert Yuan to USD," Batten said.

「他們將人民幣兌換成 ASICS 和電力，從而創造出比特幣，然後再兌換成美元。許多零售礦商樂於承受利潤損失，只是為了有辦法將人民幣兌換成美元，」巴滕說。

As the Bitcoin halving event approaches, experts anticipate a surge in the adoption of sustainable energy sources within the Bitcoin mining network. This transition will not only enhance the environmental sustainability of Bitcoin but also ensure the long-term viability of the mining industry.

隨著比特幣減半事件的臨近，專家預計比特幣挖礦網路中可持續能源的採用將會激增。這項轉變不僅將增強比特幣的環境永續性，還將確保採礦業的長期生存能力。