Cambridge study puts Ethereum near the lower end of PoS energy intensity
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Cambridge researchers estimate Ethereum consumes 7.87 GWh annually, placing it near the lower end of proof-of-stake energy intensity. This ranking is based on market-value-adjusted energy intensity, with Ethereum having the second-lowest among the studied networks. The study highlights Ethereum's relatively low energy consumption, potentially alleviating environmental concerns surrounding the cryptocurrency's operation.
Cambridge estimated that Ethereum consumes 7.87 GWh annually and has the second-lowest market-value-adjusted energy intensity among the PoS networks studied.