This blockchain platform says it's eco-friendly without compromising on performance

cointelegraph.com:

The excitement surrounding blockchain technology is palpable, but it's been coupled with growing concerns about the impact that mining has on the environment.

But some crypto projects are tackling these climate fears head-on — with Algorand positioning itself as a high-performance, decentralized network that achieves sustainability without sacrificing speed, scale, or security. 

Built as a blockchain with very low energy use, those behind this platform have started a foundation that aims to highlight why blockchains must be eco-friendly — all while offering a lasting solution that's carbon negative, fast, scalable and secure. The vision? To prove that our financial futures don't have to cost the earth.

At times, being environmentally conscious can be expensive. While electric cars are undoubtedly more efficient, they tend to cost more than gas guzzlers because of how this technology is very new. Algorand is different; if anything, transactions cost less than on rival networks — and irrespective of their size, users will only pay mere fractions of a penny.

ALGO tokens are at the beating heart of this ecosystem, and already, there's evidence that this cryptocurrency is being used to facilitate worldwide transactions — keeping consumers green and in the black, as opposed to pricey remittance services that leave them in the red. The digital asset also plays an instrumental role in governance, giving the community a crucial say in the project's future direction.

Of course, educating the public about why it's important to care for the climate takes time — and Algorand has committed itself to engaging in campaigns that make a splash. On Earth Day, Algorand took over Times Square, but instead of bathing New York City in lights, each