Iommi, Virginia (A.A. 2021/2022) Cryptocurrencies: an environmental impact comparison: unbundling the ecological footprints and the future of contemporary currencies. Tesi di Laurea in Global trade, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Piero Esposito, pp. 92. [Master's Degree Thesis]

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Abstract/Index

Introduction to Fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies. From token coins to the gold standard. Fiat currency: how it works? Pitfalls in the modern society. Blockchain: functioning and use. Bitcoin: from white paper to reality. Fiat and crypto: the environmental impact of two currencies. Environmental impact of money. ATMs and credit cards: towards a cashless society? Cryptocurrencies and energy: analyzing the impact of mining. From proof of work to proof of stake, reducing emission beyond Bitcoin. Environmental comparison, sustainability applications and future scenario. Comparing the ecological footprints of contemporary currencies. Forecasting the future: current issues and future solutions. Implementing sustainability: green blockchain and sustainable banking.

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Bibliografia: pp. 71-80.

Thesis Type:	Master's Degree Thesis
Institution:	Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program:	Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree program in Global Management and Politics, English language (LM-77)
Chair:	Global trade
Thesis Supervisor:	Esposito, Piero
Thesis Co-Supervisor:	De Giovanni, Pietro
Academic Year:	2021/2022
Session:	Summer
Deposited by:	Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited:	21 Nov 2022 14:33
Last Modified:	21 Nov 2022 14:33
URI:	https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/33975

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