Consultant @Emergenceconsul & @CultivateInnov 
PhD energy innovation @SPRU 
Into decarbonisation, regeneration & climate/crypto @Drholwat 
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.@Sun_contract lets domestic electricity producers "share energy with loved ones or sell it directly to strangers" on their blockchain based market place. 5 years into operation they have lowered energy costs for local customers by up to 40% 
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.@EfforceOfficial, co-founded by Steve Wozniak, "is the first platform that allows users to benefit from the energy savings generated by #energyefficiency projects worldwide", using a blockchain backed market place 
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More information about the different applications of blockchain in the energy system+ the challenges faced here 
11/16https://www.disruptordaily.com/ultimate-guide-to-blockchain-in-energy/ …
Beyond energy, there are orgs using blockchain to develop a sustainable, regenerative financial system 
@joinseeds is a democratically governed coop comprised of SEEDS users, that funds regen projects through grants+ interest-free loans 12/16https://seedslibrary.com/
Other projects:
@CeloOrg is targeted at developing-world users, operable from a basic smartphone
@CirclesUBI seeks to provide a universal basic income
@regen_network verifies regen land management projects for carbon credits
More here 13/16https://news.globallandscapesforum.org/50857/can-cryptocurrencies-help-the-planet/ …
..and even more 14/16https://www.humanprogress.org/how-blockchain-technology-can-help-improve-the-planet/ …
To conclude:
Energy use by #Bitcoin
is not synonymous with other blockchain technologies
These technologies can unlock decentralised+ aggregated low carbon energy markets
They also present opportunities to create a new, sustainable+regenerative financial system
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I've started a Twitter list of orgs in the energy blockchain space you can follow: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1375004179824054272?s=20 …
And I'd recommend @stephenreid321's Decentralised Finance course if you want to learn more: https://dandelion.earth/events/6030d61305f41500177900f4 …
Thanks+ please share this thread if useful! 
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I've been learning more about this recently.. A
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As more blocks are added, the puzzles become harder and so require more and more power to solve 
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) they are not substantial enough to address Bitcoin's growing carbon footprint 4/16
Here's a few examples of proven projects... 7/16
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