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In an innovative blend of cryptocurrency and eco-friendly technology, Hestiia introduces a game-changing product at CES 2024: a bitcoin-miner powered heater. Hestiia's concept capitalizes on the substantial heat generated by crypto mining, reusing it to warm homes. With Bitcoin mining consuming an estimated 127 terawatt-hours annually, Hestiia's approach presents a sustainable solution to the often-criticized energy expenditure of crypto mining, according to <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/11/hestiia-bitcoin-radiator/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Techcrunch</a>.
Hestiia's heaters employ recycled ASIC chips from <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/crypto-miners-shift-gears-ai-is-the-new-gold-rush/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">data centers</a>, repurposing them on custom boards to generate heat. This heat is then efficiently transferred to homes, using conductive layers and heat pipes, providing both convection and radiant heating. Controlled via an app, the system adjusts the number of chips used based on the desired temperature.
Beyond just heating, Hestiia's system is designed to match variable energy supply from renewable sources with demand, ensuring comfortable home temperatures and aiding grid stability. Moreover, these heaters can function as distributed computational centers, potentially processing data for applications like SETI or blockchain services.
Antoine Cossart, CEO of Hestiia, emphasizes the company's vision to repurpose waste heat for smart uses, rather than considering it a byproduct. The company is currently in its beta testing phase, with 230 units pre-sold and aims to sell 1,000-2,000 units this year, primarily in France.
This initiative by Hestiia not only addresses the energy consumption concerns associated with cryptocurrency but also intersects with the broader issue of climate change, showcasing an inventive way to utilize technology for environmental sustainability.&nbsp;

Revolutionizing Home Heating: Hestiia’s Crypto-Mining Heaters

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