《耀斑法：比特币采矿能源消耗的新叙述》

但是，一项新的立法提议试图改变这种叙述。参议员泰德·克鲁兹（Ted Cruz）提出了《耀斑法》（Flare Act），该法案旨在重新利用爆炸气。

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.

参议员泰德·克鲁兹（Ted Cruz）提出了《耀斑法》（Flare Act），该法案旨在重新利用爆炸天然气（石油提取的副产品）进行采矿业务。这一举动可能会对比特币采矿的未来产生影响，而比特币采矿的未来长期以来一直因其高能消耗而受到批评。

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:

克鲁兹参议员在最近的一次新闻发布会上说，《耀斑法》旨在将浪费的能源变成经济机会，并补充说，与其将多余的气体吹进大气中，不应将其重新用于生产性使用，例如比特币采矿。 《耀斑法》的重点是重新利用多余的天然气，这些天然气通常被燃烧，因为喇叭形天然气将比特币采矿设施燃烧。该法案的关键方面包括：

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.

提供用于捕获原本会爆发或发泄的气体的财产的永久性全额支出，并在增值产品中使用此类气体。

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.

支持者认为这一步骤符合对加密监管的需求。但是，关于能源公司和立法者是否会完全支持该计划的问题仍然存在问题。

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!"

加密社区的反应反应好多。许多比特币倡导者都赞扬该法案，强调其在支持采矿业的同时减少环境问题的潜力。一家著名的采矿公司高管在X上发表：“这正是我们需要确保比特币未来所需的能源创新类型！”

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

参议员@tedcruz的《耀斑法》允许将捕获并重新利用的基础架构支付到增值用途（例如比特币采矿）中。

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

玛拉支持这项立法。它认识到比特币矿业在减少排放和解锁能量中的作用。

— 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，环保主义者认为，用喇叭形的气体激励比特币开采可以延长对化石燃料的依赖，而不是鼓励采用可再生能源。

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.”

在克鲁兹办公室的新闻稿中，数字电力网络政府关系与公共政策总监海莉·米勒（Hailey Miller）称赞了新法案，称比特币矿工“独特地有助于通过利用滞留和浪费的能源来帮助减少排放”。

"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.

米勒补充说：“《耀斑法》可确保美国能源生产商具有部署尖端解决方案的工具，从而使我们的能源市场更加有效和有弹性。”

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."

新法案将特别“修改1986年的内部税收法规，以提供用于捕获原本会爆发或发泄的汽油并在增值产品中使用此类天然气的物业的永久性支出。”

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.

在监管方面，立法者仍然分裂。有些人认为耀斑是朝着负责任的加密法规迈出的一步，确保比特币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，其他人则担心向采矿公司提供激励措施可能会导致化石燃料依赖性的增加。

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.

参议员泰德·克鲁兹（Ted Cruz）的《耀斑法》（Ted Cruz Act）通过重新利用喇叭形气体提出了一种新的在比特币采矿中使用的方法。尽管该提议在加密货币倡导者中获得了吸引力，但其长期影响仍然不确定。

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.

该法案将有助于将采矿纳入主流能源政策，还是监管障碍阻止其成功？随着关于加密货币法规的辩论的继续，加密和能源部门将密切关注Flare Act的进步。