Advisories Published Author Share Talk to an Expert Published Author Share Talk to an Expert Page ContentThe types of cryptocurrency have expanded since Bitcoin's debut in 2009 to now more than 4,000 types. With this development has evolved a new business of cryptocurrency mining – the use of complex algorithms to solve equations that verify and encrypt transactions. The energy-intensive nature of this new market presents challenges and opportunities for cooperatives. Find out more in these advisories: Advisory - Cryptocurrency Mining: New Challenges for Electric Cooperatives (2022) - Update on cryptocurrency mining and the opportunities and challenges for cooperatives working with miners. Advisory - What to know about Cryptocurrency Mining (2018) - Explanation of this market and how its energy-intensive nature is affecting cooperatives.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Article: Cryptocurrency Miners Create Challenges, Opportunities for Electric Co-ops (2022) RE Magazine Article: Blockchain Explained (2018) MORE FROM NRECA