Gorillas, militias, and Bitcoin: Why Congo’s most famous national park is betting big on crypto
- Author
- MIT Technology Review
- Published
- Wed 06 Nov 2024
- Episode Link
- https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/01/13/1066820/cryptocurrency-bitcoin-mining-congo-virunga-national-park/
In an attempt to protect its forests and famous wildlife, Virunga has become the first national park to run a Bitcoin mine. But some are wondering what crypto has to do with conservation.
This story was written by Adam Popescu and narrated by Noa (newsoveraudio.com)
