Mining bans are enforced depending on the regulations of a country because some countries do not support the legalization of cryptocurrency, they will have any reason not to provide permits for mining, but mining continues without the influence of regulations. Even Shell will be involved in crypto to provide a solution to the high demand for energy required for mining and we hope that its efforts will provide positive support to crypto mining.

There's a good chance they may impose restrictions or outright bans on small-scale bitcoin mining because it is the most deteriorating form of crypto mining that exists today. Large-scale minings aren't that debilitating as they use their very own energy source as a way to power their operations. Small-scale GPU/CPU miners use their local grid's electricity supply and therefore their local energy resource to power their operations which is not only sustainable on the provider's part, but is also detrimental to the quality of the environment. Add to this the fact that more and more people are becoming more aware and active in protesting for the welfare of the environment, and it's sure as shooting that they'd impose such bans in the future if this type of situation keeps up.

If the countries worldwide did not ban or cannot ban tree cutting to print fiat due the supposed climate change policy, I see no reason why bitcoin mining should be ban. Their argument about the effect of mining on the environment is just as the same as that of tree-cutting. However, I do believe that using solar and wind power would make bitcoin mining more environmentally beneficial. The issue is that many bitcoin miners are looking for locations with low electricity cost to mine the cryptocurrency, which is why the government is pushing to ban it.

The mining ban can be prevented by the government itself in my opinion because if they go for renewable energy and promote it more, I believe it will make them energy and environment efficient to a certain extent. But obviously as many here said governments are kind of against Bitcoins or cryptocurrencies so they will for sure go against them as in miners and the industry. The environmentalists who are against Bitcoin can be tough for the industry and they can act as a catalyst as well for this controversial topic.

Governments are only looking what's best for them. And I can say, Bitcoin is not something they want people to use at a large scale (even though they're able to tax it through centralized exchanges). That's why you see them spreading misinformation about Bitcoin's energy consumption, in order to drive away the masses from it. They will justify their actions by saying they're doing it to "protect the environment", but we all know that's not true. Bitcoin cannot be controlled by any government or third party, so we should expect greater opposition over time.

It really doesn't matter if all governments ban Bitcoin mining (which is very unlikely to happen anytime soon), since there will always be some people that will support the BTC blockchain no matter what. The pioneer cryptocurrency has remained decentralized up to this date, so I'm confident it will live for generations. Who knows if maybe someday governments give up and join the Bitcoin cause? Just my opinion

Bitcoin doesn't have a single effect on environmental concern, rather it brings comprehend information to citizens and gives them golden opportunity which the government failed. Bitcoin have a very big impact on a country economy and will either affect the government in one way or the other. Government tends to blindfold the promising future of mining Bitcoin and impose strict regulations inother to stop the operation of Bitcoin. Government have the required capacity to stop what they they don't like and accept what they think it's good for their citizens.

There are a lot of countries that ban Bitcoin and also crypto mining because there is High Power consumption for the Mining powers to run.
Iran is a country where Mining is legal and they are generating a lot of Bitcoin and they have huge plans in the future cause they know the real values of Bitcoin and so crypto. I wish that this might happen in my country cause still this is not authenticated by our government.
And also in America there is no van on the Bitcoin mining and they have also not given permission too. If someone wants to mine than do it and if do not than they will not be charged for guilty.

Yes, of course it depends on the policy of the government. but if for example the government is worried about electricity. I think it will definitely be resolved. because of this? if for example bitcoin miners damage the environment? means that everyone in this world is also a destroyer of the environment, because all humans use electricity. and the ones that use the most electricity are not just bitcoin miners. of course there are still many people who use electricity with large usage. and also people who mine bitcoin also in my opinion don't harm anyone, because people who mine bitcoin also pay for electricity.

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Do you think countries worldwide will ban Bitcoin mining due to environmental concerns? If not, why? If mining is banned, do you think Bitcoin will switch to PoS? Will it still survive being a PoW cryptocurrency? Your input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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There's nothing or any concept that have attained a worldwide complete acceptance in human history, for instance, despite how much democracy is prescribed as the Best form of governmental system for both the rulers and ruled, yet there are countries that still jettison the concept. So what am I say; bitcoin shouldn't be expected to receive a worldwide acceptance in as much as a few country's accepts it and allows it operations to persist then there's no cause for alarm but to work with the btc pro country's , let's just bear in mind that those countries that are against bitcoin will always look for ways to see to it's end.  For isn't it ironical and laughable that countries that secretly permits certain  biochemical activities that are inimical to the environment are also pushing for a ban on bitcoin mining.
Bitcoin mining switching from POW to PoS cryptocurrency will greatly threaten it's survival which may gradually lead to extinction of the value of the BTC and that's what these government's wants.