Solana is among the numerous blockchains that have a deep focus on carbon neutrality. An important consideration especially now that climate change is becoming a more pressing issue. Unfortunately, a recent energy use report revealed that its carbon footprint has increased.
It went up by 26% YoY from March 2021 to March 2022. The outcome was contrary to the network’s plans for a lower carbon footprint.
The report cites multiple reasons that affect changes in Solana’s carbon emission stats. They include improved data accuracy and increased e-waste due to hardware production and power consumption by validator nodes.
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