挪威在有爭議的新法律中禁止比特幣開採

由於對高能源消耗和排放的擔憂，挪威頒布了一項法律，可能會導致比特幣礦業公司被驅逐。儘管產業專家批評比特幣挖礦對再生能源的依賴使其對環境友好，但挪威政府堅持該產業不是能源分配的優先事項，也不符合該國的永續發展目標。

Norway Enacts Law Targeting Bitcoin Mining, Sparking Criticism and Debate

挪威頒布針對比特幣挖礦的法律引發批評和爭論

Oslo, Norway - In a bid to curb energy consumption and emissions, Norway has passed a new law that empowers the government to evict Bitcoin (BTC) mining firms from the country. The move has drawn mixed reactions, with industry experts and environmentalists expressing contrasting views on its potential implications.

挪威奧斯陸 - 為了遏制能源消耗和排放，挪威通過了一項新法律，授權政府將比特幣 (BTC) 挖礦公司驅逐出該國。此舉引起了不同的反應，行業專家和環保人士對其潛在影響表達了截然不同的看法。

The New Crypto Mining Law

新的加密貨幣挖礦法

The recently passed legislation mandates data reporting from data centers, with a specific focus on regulating cryptocurrency mining operations that consume significant portions of the national energy grid. Bitcoin mining firms, which have made Norway a popular destination due to its low-cost electricity and favorable climate, are expected to be the most heavily impacted by the new law.

最近通過的立法要求資料中心進行資料報告，特別關注監管消耗國家能源網很大一部分的加密貨幣挖礦業務。比特幣挖礦公司由於其低成本的電力和有利的氣候而使挪威成為受歡迎的目的地，預計將受到新法律的最嚴重影響。

Proof-of-Work: An Energy-Intensive Process

工作量證明：能源密集過程

Bitcoin's reliance on the proof-of-work (PoW) protocol has been a long-standing point of contention. This methodology, employed to verify blockchain transactions, requires substantial computational power and hence consumes vast amounts of energy. Critics argue that this energy-intensive process is unsustainable and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.

比特幣對工作量證明（PoW）協議的依賴一直是一個長期存在的爭論點。這種用於驗證區塊鏈交易的方法需要大量的運算能力，因此消耗大量的能源。批評者認為，這種能源密集型過程是不可持續的，並且會導致溫室氣體排放。

Norway's Aim: Closing the Door on Unwanted Sectors

挪威的目標：關閉不需要的部門的大門

Digitalization Minister Karianne Tung and Energy Minister Terje Assland have affirmed that the new law is specifically aimed at crypto mining, with the ultimate goal of shutting down such operations in Norway. Tung has stated that the legislation seeks to "close the door on the projects we do not want."

數位化部長 Karianne Tung 和能源部長 Terje Assland 確認，新法律專門針對加密貨幣挖礦，最終目標是關閉挪威的此類業務。董建華表示，該立法旨在「對我們不想要的項目關閉大門」。

Assland has emphasized the need to prioritize "socially useful" services and infrastructure in terms of energy allocation, dismissing crypto and Bitcoin mining as sectors that do not fall into these categories. "They are not welcome in Norway," he declared.

阿斯蘭強調，在能源分配方面需要優先考慮「對社會有用」的服務和基礎設施，並將加密貨幣和比特幣挖礦視為不屬於這些類別的行業。 「他們在挪威不受歡迎，」他宣稱。

Criticism and Industry Response

批評和行業反應

Critics of the law, such as Daniel Batten, a managing partner at CH4 Capital, have pointed out the flawed understanding of Bitcoin mining evident in the statements of Norwegian officials. Batten argues that the legislation demonstrates a lack of comprehension of the mechanics of Bitcoin and the energy implications of its mining process.

CH4 Capital 管理合夥人 Daniel Batten 等法律批評者指出，挪威官員的聲明中明顯存在對比特幣挖礦的錯誤理解。巴滕認為，該立法顯示人們對比特幣的機制及其採礦過程對能源的影響缺乏理解。

He emphasizes that Bitcoin mining is "not crypto mining" and that it is a fully-electrified industry that does not produce direct emissions. Instead, its energy consumption is akin to electric vehicles, where the emissions are generated by the source of electricity.

他強調，比特幣挖礦“不是加密貨幣挖礦”，它是一個完全電氣化的行業，不會產生直接排放。相反，它的能源消耗類似於電動車，其排放是由電力來源產生的。

Batten highlights that Norway's reliance on renewable hydroelectric power makes it an ideal location for Bitcoin mining, which does not contribute to environmental degradation. He asserts that the country's high sustainable energy usage, estimated at 55%, is unmatched in any other industry or developed nation that has taken a hostile stance towards Bitcoin mining.

巴滕強調，挪威對再生水力發電的依賴使其成為比特幣開採的理想地點，這不會導致環境退化。他聲稱，該國的可持續能源使用率高達 55%，是任何其他對比特幣挖礦持敵對立場的行業或已開發國家所無法比擬的。

Discrimination and Selective Targeting

歧視和選擇性目標

Batten further criticizes the law as discriminatory, noting that it selectively targets a specific sector. He contends that the government's approach fails to recognize the significant economic benefits and technological advancements associated with Bitcoin mining and the blockchain industry.

巴頓進一步批評該法律具有歧視性，並指出它有選擇地針對特定部門。他認為，政府的做法未能認識到與比特幣挖礦和區塊鏈產業相關的重大經濟效益和技術進步。

Conclusion

結論

The new law in Norway has ignited a heated debate between industry experts and environmental advocates. While some argue that the legislation is necessary to address energy concerns and emissions, others raise concerns about selective targeting, a lack of understanding of Bitcoin's mechanics, and the potential negative impact on innovation and economic growth. The full ramifications of the law remain to be seen, but it is certain to continue to be a topic of discussion and controversy in the coming months.

挪威的新法律引發了行業專家和環保倡議者之間的激烈爭論。雖然有些人認為立法對於解決能源問題和排放是必要的，但另一些人則對選擇性目標、缺乏對比特幣機制的了解以及對創新和經濟成長的潛在負面影響表示擔憂。該法律的全部影響仍有待觀察，但它肯定會在未來幾個月繼續成為討論和爭議的話題。