How does cryptocurrency mining affect electronic waste?
With the ever-growing popularity of cryptocurrencies, one cannot overlook the environmental implications of their mining process. Could you elaborate on how cryptocurrency mining contributes to electronic waste? Specifically, what are the main sources of this waste? How significant is this impact compared to other industries? Are there any measures being taken to mitigate this waste generation? And ultimately, what steps can individuals and regulators take to reduce the environmental burden of cryptocurrency mining?