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Blockchains and energy consumption

Provenance

TWh each year – close to the annual energy consumption of Algeria. Yet, in comparison it is much harder to give an estimation of the net impact blockchain could have on the creation and movement of currency as it could improve inefficient communication between data silos and offer financial transparency.

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SCM Map Europe: European location decisions remain complex

Supply Chain Movement

To arrive at optimal European supply chains it is crucial to consider shifts in economic growth, currency fluctuations and tax reductions in addition to production and distribution costs. Production and distribution. Logically enough, many existing distribution hubs are located in the Blue Banana corridor. Afghanistan.

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