$BTC Cryptocurrency is a virtual currency that is advertised as a way to remove all the costs that arise between users and providers of money and put control of it in the hands of the people.

But for cryptocurrency to be useful, it requires energy, hardware, the internet, and a global network infrastructure. As such, it has a large environmental impact, with some networks using as much energy as small countries to support the blockchain. There are even concerns about the water footprint and waste of cryptocurrency. Keep reading to learn more about the environmental impact of cryptocurrency.$BTC