Terrene Hiraeth NFTs: Visualizing Ethereum's Energy Efficiency
Terrene Hiraeth NFTs: Visualizing Ethereum's Energy Efficiency
🎨 Energy-efficient art?
Terrene Hiraeth NFTs are unique digital artworks that represent real energy transfers in Ethereum transactions. These NFTs visually capture the significant energy efficiency improvements brought by Ethereum's transition from Proof of Work (PoW) to Proof of Stake (PoS):
- Under PoW: ~62.56 kWh per transaction
- Under PoS: ~0.0026 kWh per transaction
This stark contrast highlights the environmental benefits of the Merge. Each NFT serves as a historical record, reflecting transaction details and energy consumption in its artistic features.
Key Points:
- NFTs represent actual Ethereum transactions
- Art reflects energy usage and transaction data
- Demonstrates Ethereum's improved sustainability
Explore these digital artifacts to witness blockchain evolution firsthand.
Every Terrene Hiraeth NFT represents a transaction—a real transfer of energy, reflected in the art. The energy difference before and after The Merge: • Under PoW: ~62.56 kWh per transaction • Under PoS: ~0.0026 kWh per transaction
the energy transfer into art is so inspiring
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