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Investing in Eco-Friendly Cryptocurrencies

Looking for a green alternative to Bitcoin? Check out these environmentally friendly coins.

By Lyle Daly – Updated Jan 24, 2025 at 12:24AM

Key Points

  • Ethereum reduced energy use by over 99.9% by switching to a proof-of-stake model.
  • Algorand is carbon-negative, offsetting emissions via smart contracts.
  • Solana achieves high speeds with low fees using a hybrid proof-of-stake and proof-of-history protocol.
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