Virunga Nationwide Park within the Democratic Republic of the Congo has change into the primary nationwide park on the earth to run a (BTC) mine in an effort to guard its forests and wildlife. Cointelegraph spoke with Sébastien Gouspillou, CEO of Massive Block Inexperienced Companies, and the person who launched Bitcoin mining to the park.
Talking through video name, Gouspillou stated with a smile: “Bitcoin mining saved the park from chapter.”
From left to proper, JF Augusti Co-founder of Massive Block Inexperienced Companies, Seb Gouspillou and Emmanuel de Merode. Supply: GouspillouBitcoin mines in Virunga set in opposition to the park backdrop. Supply: TwitterGouspillou and the rangers pose in entrance of the Bitcoin mine. Supply: GouspillouVirunga Nationwide Park is understood for its gorillas. Supply: Virunga.orgThe hydroplant and Bitcoin mine are situated among the many dense rainforest. Supply: GouspillouGouspillou (middle) and park rangers pose in entrance of the Bitcoin mines. Supply: Gouspillou