17 April 2021, 12:27 pm EDT By
A newly-introduced cryptocurrency reportedly caused a hard drive and SSD shortage as it advocates to move away from traditional crypto mining using graphics cards.
Chia, the newest cryptocurrency that is yet to be opened for trading, had been attempting to help the environment by lessening the impact of crypto mining brought by its growing energy consumption.
However, its advocacy backfires after crypto miners started hoarding hard drives and SSD way ahead of the cryptocurrency s launch.
Chia Network s Advocacy: Creating Sustainable Cryptomining
Chia, the latest to enter the cryptocurrency scene, promises to build a better blockchain and smart transaction platform that is more secure, efficient, and decentralized compared to Bitcoin.