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06 October 2023
El Salvador Launches Local Bitcoin Mining Pool Using Renewable Energy

El Salvador Launches Local Bitcoin Mining Pool Using Renewable Energy

The Central American nation of El Salvador continues to embrace cryptocurrency and blockchain technology with its latest renewable energy initiative. In partnership with Luxor Technology, El Salvador has launched its first local Bitcoin mining pool powered entirely by renewable energy sources.

The new mining pool called Volcano Energy aims to support El Salvador's growing crypto economy while also benefitting the country's citizens. As part of the public-private partnership, Volcano Energy has agreed to provide 23% of its mining profits to the Salvadoran government to spend on infrastructure upgrades and economic development projects.

By utilizing geothermal and solar power for crypto mining, El Salvador can reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower the environmental impact of mining operations. The country's rich geothermal resources from its volcanoes make renewable energy production an obvious choice.

Luxor brings its expertise in Bitcoin mining services and software to optimize Volcano Energy's operations. Its automated risk management tools used by major mining companies will help the pool manage market volatility.

As Luxor's COO Ethan Vera commented, the new Salvadoran mining pool aligns with Bitcoin's ethos of decentralized mining infrastructure across the globe. Nations with ample renewable power sources can benefit economically from crypto mining in addition to supporting the blockchain network.

With pro1 crypto legislation and now greener mining, El Salvador continues positioning itself at the forefront of Bitcoin and blockchain adoption. Its renewable energy mining pool may serve as a model for other countries looking to embrace crypto in a sustainable way.

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