Full Title
ARCHIVIO DI STUDI URBANI E REGIONALI
Publisher
FrancoAngeli
ISSN
0004-0177 (Printed Journal)
1971-8519 (Online Journal)
Journal Issue Number
139
Journal Issue Designation
139
Journal Issue Date
2024
Full Title
Urban dimension of Crypto mines dynamics: A spatial approach. USA focus
By (author)
First Page
115
Last Page
136
Language of text
English
Publication Date
2024/06
Copyright
2024FrancoAngeli srl
Main description
This work investigates data mining phenomenon in a spatial approach, focused on the United States. The results reveal a predilection of "miners" in areas with low energy costs, but not of a rural type, as it could be expected, but rather in geographical proximity to urban areas where it is easier to reach ICT workers and maintenance and assistance services for data "factories". This closeness, however, often triggers conflictual dynamics.
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