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El Salvador uses volcanic energy to mine Bitcoin.

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Video. Bitcoin is being mined in El Salvador with green volcanic energy

Updated: 29/10/2021 - 12:24 GMT+2

Of the 107 megawatts generated by the plant, five are used for the operation and mining of Bitcoin and the rest for the country's power grid.

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