Introduction

Effects on the Environment

Proof of Work

Environmental Impact

Proof of Stake

Environmental Impact

Sources

$ \sqrt{2} $

Sources

https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/consensus-mechanisms/pow/
Information on how proof of work works.

https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/consensus-mechanisms/pow/mining/
Information on why mining is important for cryptocurrencies.

https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/consensus-mechanisms/pos/
Information on how proof of stake works.

https://www.coinbase.com/learn/crypto-basics/what-is-proof-of-work-or-proof-of-stake
Information on the difference between PoW & PoS

https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf
Bitcoin whitepaper that started it all