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The cryptocurrency revolution is showing no signs of slowing down – and seemingly, neither does the number of noise complaints stemming from medium or even small scale crypto mining operations. Here, we look at how Echo Barrier can cut out the nuisance noise once and for all.
Cryptocurrency hasn’t taken over the world, but it has created a modern day gold rush. And just like with the miners of the gold rush of the past, those chasing it are creating an incredible amount of noise.
The sheer growth of crypto – particularly the likes of Bitcoin and Ethereum – has seen mines spiral from small scale operations to multi-million dollar empires, with thousands of computers working under one roof.
And the sound of those servers and computer fans working around the clock is proving a nuisance for locals.
Authorities taking action
Communities impacted by crypto miners have been successful in having their complaints highlighted in the press. And that coverage has put pressure on local authorities to act.
In the USA, calls for local governments to enforce new legislation are mounting – and some have already begun shutting down mines over noise.
In Niagara Falls, city hall ordered the closure of two bitcoin farms until the comply with new local statutes that set a strict noise limit of 40 to 50dB near residential areas.
Across the country in Montana, local officials have passed their own zoning laws to restrict how much noise and vibrations businesses can create. Such laws can see crypto mines fold entirely should significant noise abatement procedures not be put in place.
There have also been serious concerns, leading to legal action, raised by residents in a Texas town about potential links between a rise in health issues in the local population and a large-scale Bitcoin farm.
This isn’t a US-only phenomenon however and other countries are also starting to act, with Iceland having also made numerous headlines surrounding crypto mining noise.
Echo Barrier can help
The simplicity of Echo Barrier’s installation makes it the perfect solution for cryptocurrency mines facing noise restrictions from local governments.
Our award-winning barriers don't just reduce noise by up to 99%. They vastly outperform conventional noise abatement products at low frequencies like those emitted during mining.
Each panel can easily be hung on existing walls or fencing and placed together to create a large barrier effective against noise.
So don't let noise pollution block your access to the blockchain. Echo Barrier can help cut out the noise complaints for good.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can help protect your business.