研究发现，全面禁止比特币挖矿会增加碳排放

加密货币研究公司 Exponential Science Research 的一项新研究发现，禁止比特币挖矿以拯救环境的行为会产生相反的效果

A recent study by crypto research firm Exponential Science Research has found that attempts to ban Bitcoin mining in the name of saving the environment may actually have the opposite effect, leading to worse climate outcomes.

加密货币研究公司 Exponential Science Research 最近的一项研究发现，以拯救环境的名义禁止比特币挖矿的尝试实际上可能会产生相反的效果，导致更糟糕的气候结果。

The study highlights the complex relationship between mining regulations and environmental impact, demonstrating that a blanket ban on crypto-mining could paradoxically increase overall carbon emissions.

该研究强调了采矿法规与环境影响之间的复杂关系，表明全面禁止加密采矿可能会反而增加总体碳排放量。

This occurs when miners, faced with bans in regions with renewable energy sources, relocate to areas heavily dependent on fossil fuels for electricity generation.

当矿商面临可再生能源地区的禁令，搬迁到严重依赖化石燃料发电的地区时，就会发生这种情况。

“NEW: A paper from Exponential Science finds that in some jurisdictions, a blanket ban on Bitcoin mining can actually lead to higher overall carbon emissions, as affected miners may relocate to regions with fossil fuel-dependent power grids.”

“新消息：Exponential Science 的一篇论文发现，在某些司法管辖区，全面禁止比特币挖矿实际上可能会导致总体碳排放量更高，因为受影响的矿工可能会搬迁到依赖化石燃料电网的地区。”

The precise effect of a mining ban on carbon emissions varies geographically, depending on the local energy infrastructure and the scale of mining activity in the region.

采矿禁令对碳排放的确切影响因地理位置而异，具体取决于当地能源基础设施和该地区采矿活动的规模。

For example, a mining ban in Kazakhstan would reduce the Bitcoin network's global annual carbon emissions by 7.63%, while a ban in Paraguay could increase emissions by 4.32%.

例如，哈萨克斯坦的采矿禁令将使比特币网络的全球年度碳排放量减少 7.63%，而巴拉圭的采矿禁令可能会使排放量增加 4.32%。

The environmental impact of Bitcoin mining is also influenced by the energy sources used by mining firms. Coal-powered electric grids, for instance, generate more carbon emissions compared to grids powered by renewable sources like hydropower.

比特币挖矿对环境的影响也受到矿业公司使用的能源的影响。例如，与水力发电等可再生能源供电的电网相比，燃煤电网会产生更多的碳排放。

The United States presents a particularly nuanced case. Bans in regions like Kentucky or Georgia could have a positive impact in terms of carbon emissions, while measures in New York, Texas, Washington, or California could potentially increase the network's carbon footprint.

美国的情况尤其微妙。肯塔基州或佐治亚州等地区的禁令可能会对碳排放产生积极影响，而纽约州、德克萨斯州、华盛顿州或加利福尼亚州的措施可能会增加网络的碳足迹。

The study also sheds light on China's situation. After banning crypto mining in 2021, some mining operators went underground and continued operating illegally.

该研究还揭示了中国的情况。 2021年禁止加密货币挖矿后，一些挖矿运营商转入地下并继续非法运营。

This continuation of mining activities has had varying environmental impacts across different provinces. Banning mining in Xinjiang would result in a 6.9% reduction in global annual emissions, while a ban in Sichuan could cause an increase of 3.8%.

采矿活动的持续对不同省份产生了不同的环境影响。新疆禁止采矿将导致全球年排放量减少6.9%，而四川禁止采矿可能导致全球年排放量增加3.8%。

The study concludes that the emerging mining jurisdictions will significantly influence the network's environmental impact over the coming years.

该研究的结论是，新兴采矿管辖区将在未来几年对网络的环境影响产生重大影响。

The research underscores the importance of adopting science-based and context-specific policy approaches, rather than broad-brush regulations, to effectively address the environmental concerns related to Bitcoin mining.

该研究强调了采用基于科学和针对具体情况的政策方法而不是粗略监管的重要性，以有效解决与比特币挖矿相关的环境问题。

This nuanced perspective is crucial for policymakers and regulators to achieve the desired environmental outcomes without inadvertently exacerbating the problem.

这种细致入微的视角对于政策制定者和监管机构实现预期的环境成果、避免无意中加剧问题至关重要。