Currently, 800MW of power is contracted for mining in Paraguay, one of the 20 turbines at the giant Itaipu power plant is dedicated to mining. This is the proof-of-work basis of the Bitcoin protocol. Here are some figures to illustrate the power.

Water flow: 690m³/s

3,360-ton generator set

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https://www.itaipu.gov.br/energia/geracao/casa-de-forca

https://blossom.primal.net/1e69bc49359135e33d745f30f361e23b6287e317cae6eefdad6873f1ca93bc87.mp4

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