Cambridge study puts Ethereum near the lower end of PoS energy intensity
Cointelegraph 2026-07-12 09:18:17
Context: A recent study by Cambridge has assessed the energy intensity of Ethereum, a prominent cryptocurrency network, and found it to be near the lower end of the spectrum for Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks. The study evaluated the energy consumption and market-value-adjusted energy intensity of various PoS networks. Ethereum's energy usage and intensity were compared to other PoS networks.
Key Facts
- Ethereum is estimated to consume 7.87 GWh of energy annually, according to the Cambridge study.
- The Cambridge study found that Ethereum has the second-lowest market-value-adjusted energy intensity among the PoS networks that were studied.
- The study was conducted by Cambridge, and its findings were reported on the CoinTelegraph website, which covers cryptocurrency and blockchain news.