cold mining
[/koʊld ˈmaɪnɪŋ/]
noun
mineração a frio
1. A mining or extraction process that operates at low temperatures without heat treatment or thermal processing
Cold mining techniques preserve the structural integrity of delicate mineral samples.
As técnicas de mineração a frio preservam a integridade estrutural de amostras minerais delicadas.
2. In cryptocurrency context, the process of acquiring digital assets through low-energy or passive methods without active computational work
Cold mining of cryptocurrencies is becoming more popular as an environmentally sustainable alternative.
A mineração a frio de criptomoedas está se tornando mais popular como alternativa ambientalmente sustentável.
Cold mining is primarily a technical term used in specialized industries (geology, mineral processing, and cryptocurrency). It has gained prominence in discussions about sustainable and environmentally-conscious extraction methods, reflecting growing global concerns about energy consumption in traditional mining operations.
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