A retired power plant near New York’s Seneca Lake is fueling nearly 10,000 computers, 24 hours a day, to mine bitcoin — a virtual currency creating real-world risks. NBC News’ Josh Lederman explains how it works with exclusive access inside the plant, and hears from residents concerned about its environmental footprint. Its CEO says that the plant buys credits to offset its carbon emissions, and could be a model for the bitcoin industry.
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