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# The MNP Research Validation

[Independent research by **MNP**](https://www.mnp.ca/en/insights/directory/the-search-for-a-more-efficient-bitcoin), a leading Canadian accounting firm, validated this through rigorous energy consumption modeling. Their findings confirm that **block size and throughput have a significant effect on PoW efficiency**. By achieving higher transaction throughput, the energy and carbon footprint per transaction is effectively lowered.

**Key takeaway**: PoW isn't energy-inefficient—*improperly scaled PoW* is energy-inefficient. The distinction is crucial.


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