From IEEE Spectrum: New Alternative to Bitcoin Uses Negligible Energy
15 Oct 2019 | 15:00 GMT
New Alternative to Bitcoin Uses Negligible Energy
Novel algorithms are secure like blockchains, but simpler, faster, and more energy-efficient
By Charles Q. Choi
A nearly zero-energy alternative to Bitcoin and other blockchain-based cryptocurrencies that promises as much security but far greater speeds is now under development in Europe, a new study finds.