Bitcoin and the Energy Market

Mining for the Truth–Bitcoin and the Energy Market

30-45 minute presentation, followed by 15 minutes of Q & A Content

Key facts about Bitcoin and its environmental impact, focusing on dispelling common misconceptions.

The session will cover:

• What Bitcoin is–A brief explanation of Bitcoin as a decentralized digital currency powered by miners.
• How Bitcoinis Created–An overview of the mining process and how miners secure the network and arerewarded
• Environmental Impact–A look at Bitcoin’s energy consumption
• Comparison with Other Industries–How bitcoin’s energy usage compares to other industries andwhy itis often a focus for governments and regulators
• Bitcoin's Role in Methane Capture and Renewables–Explaining how Bitcoin mining helps reduceharmful methane emissions and supports renewable energy development

Krista Edmunds

Krista is an advocate for women in technology. She has 20 years experience in financial markets and corporate innovation and founded Access Tribe Limited, a Forbes-featured Bitcoin education and community platform to support women's engagement in the Bitcoin industry. Her work includes co founding Bitcoin Policy UK where she served as chair of the board and marketing director, as well as leading community management for The Bitcoin Collective who stood up the UK’s first Bitcoin conference.

Krista's corporate tenure includes strategic positions at Barclays, where she led the North America corporate innovation team and accelerator program. She holds a BA in Italian and Management Studies from Royal Holloway, and multiple certifications in blockchain and finance. Krista is committed to female empowerment and innovation in the Bitcoin industry.

• Member only event
• Includes breakfast

Host or Publisher Calgary Women in Energy