《耀斑法：比特幣採礦能源消耗的新敘述》

但是，一項新的立法提議試圖改變這種敘述。參議員泰德·克魯茲（Ted Cruz）提出了《耀斑法》（Flare Act），該法案旨在重新利用爆炸氣。

Senator Ted Cruz has introduced the FLARE Act, a legislative proposal that aims to repurpose flared gas, a byproduct of oil extraction, for mining operations. This move could have implications for the future of Bitcoin mining, which has long been criticized for its high energy consumption.

參議員泰德·克魯茲（Ted Cruz）提出了《耀斑法》（Flare Act），該法案旨在重新利用爆炸天然氣（石油提取的副產品）進行採礦業務。這一舉動可能會對比特幣採礦的未來產生影響，而比特幣採礦的未來長期以來一直因其高能消耗而受到批評。

The FLARE Act is designed to turn wasted energy into economic opportunity, Senator Cruz said during a recent press conference, adding that instead of flaring excess gas into the atmosphere it should be repurposed for productive use such as bitcoin mining. The FLARE Act focuses on repurposing excess natural gas that is usually burned off as flared gas to power bitcoin mining facilities. Key aspects of the bill include:

克魯茲參議員在最近的一次新聞發布會上說，《耀斑法》旨在將浪費的能源變成經濟機會，並補充說，與其將多餘的氣體吹進大氣中，不應將其重新用於生產性使用，例如比特幣採礦。 《耀斑法》的重點是重新利用多餘的天然氣，這些天然氣通常被燃燒，因為喇叭形天然氣將比特幣採礦設施燃燒。該法案的關鍵方麵包括：

Providing permanent full expensing for property used to capture gas that would otherwise be flared or vented and to use such gas in value-added products.

提供用於捕獲原本會爆發或發洩的氣體的財產的永久性全額支出，並在增值產品中使用此類氣體。

This step is viewed by supporters as being in line with the demand for crypto regulation. But questions remain over whether energy firms and lawmakers will fully support the initiative.

支持者認為這一步驟符合對加密監管的需求。但是，關於能源公司和立法者是否會完全支持該計劃的問題仍然存在問題。

The crypto community has responded with mixed reactions. Many bitcoin advocates are praising the bill, highlighting its potential to reduce environmental concerns while supporting the mining industry. A well-known mining firm executive posted on X, "This is exactly the type of energy innovation we need to secure bitcoin's future!"

加密社區的反應反應好多。許多比特幣倡導者都讚揚該法案，強調其在支持採礦業的同時減少環境問題的潛力。一家著名的採礦公司高管在X上發表：“這正是我們需要確保比特幣未來所需的能源創新類型！”

The FLARE Act from Sen. @tedcruz allows full expensing for infrastructure that captures and repurposes flared gas into value-added uses—like bitcoin mining.

參議員@tedcruz的《耀斑法》允許將捕獲並重新利用的基礎架構支付到增值用途（例如比特幣採礦）中。

MARA supports this legislation. It recognizes bitcoin mining’s role in reducing emissions and unlocking stranded energy.https://t.co/7GhnGYQqXx

瑪拉支持這項立法。它認識到比特幣礦業在減少排放和解鎖能量中的作用。

— CleanSpark (@CleanSpark) August 9, 2023

- CleanSpark（@CleanSpark）2023年8月9日

However, environmental activists argue that incentivizing bitcoin mining with flared gas could prolong reliance on fossil fuels rather than encourage renewable energy adoption.

但是，環保主義者認為，用喇叭形的氣體激勵比特幣開採可以延長對化石燃料的依賴，而不是鼓勵採用可再生能源。

In a press release from Cruz's office,Hailey Miller, Director of Government Relations & Public Policy at the Digital Power Network, praised the new bill, saying that bitcoin miners are “uniquely positioned to help reduce emissions by harnessing stranded and wasted energy sources.”

在克魯茲辦公室的新聞稿中，數字電力網絡政府關係與公共政策總監海莉·米勒（Hailey Miller）稱讚了新法案，稱比特幣礦工“獨特地有助於通過利用滯留和浪費的能源來幫助減少排放”。

"The FLARE Act ensures that American energy producers have the tools to deploy cutting-edge solutions that make our energy markets more efficient and resilient," Miller added.

米勒補充說：“《耀斑法》可確保美國能源生產商具有部署尖端解決方案的工具，從而使我們的能源市場更加有效和有彈性。”

The new Act would specifically "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for permanent full expensing for property used to capture gas that would otherwise be flared or vented and to use such gas in value-added products."

新法案將特別“修改1986年的內部稅收法規，以提供用於捕獲原本會爆發或發洩的汽油並在增值產品中使用此類天然氣的物業的永久性支出。”

On the regulatory side lawmakers remain divided. Some view the FLARE Act as a step toward responsible crypto regulation, ensuring that bitcoin operations use energy more efficiently.

在監管方面，立法者仍然分裂。有些人認為耀斑是朝著負責任的加密法規邁出的一步，確保比特幣操作更有效地使用能量。

However, others worry that giving incentives to mining companies could lead to an increase in fossil fuel dependency.

但是，其他人則擔心向採礦公司提供激勵措施可能會導致化石燃料依賴性的增加。

Senator Ted Cruz's FLARE Act introduces a new approach to energy use in Bitcoin mining by repurposing flared gas. While the proposal has gained traction among crypto advocates, its long-term impact remains uncertain.

參議員泰德·克魯茲（Ted Cruz）的《耀斑法》（Ted Cruz Act）通過重新利用喇叭形氣體提出了一種新的在比特幣採礦中使用的方法。儘管該提議在加密貨幣倡導者中獲得了吸引力，但其長期影響仍然不確定。

Will this bill help integrate mining into mainstream energy policies, or will regulatory roadblocks prevent its success? As debates over crypto regulation continue, the FLARE Act's progress will be closely watched by both the crypto and energy sectors.

該法案將有助於將採礦納入主流能源政策，還是監管障礙阻止其成功？隨著關於加密貨幣法規的辯論的繼續，加密和能源部門將密切關注Flare Act的進步。