How Does the Environmental Impact of Energy Consumption Affect Institutional Interest in Crypto Mining?
The high energy consumption and associated carbon footprint of Proof-of-Work mining have created significant environmental concerns, which negatively affect institutional interest. Many Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) mandates prevent institutions from investing in assets perceived as environmentally harmful.
This pressure drives miners to seek renewable energy sources and publicly report their energy mix to attract institutional capital and maintain regulatory compliance.
