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The importance of sustainability: Why eco-friendly blockchains are the future

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As more and more decentralized applications (DApps), such as GameFi, DeFi, NFTs, and more, are being developed, heated discussions about the environmental impact of blockchain and cryptocurrency have reignited once more. Especially after China’s crackdown on cryptocurrency mining activities, public debates about blockchain and crypto-related energy consumption rates have reached a climax.

Proof of Work’s environmental impact

Since the birth of Bitcoin, the Proof of Work (PoW) consensus mechanism has always been fundamental to the security of blockchain networks. This consensus is reached through computing power, commonly referred to as hash rate.

Over time as blockchain technology is being adopted by the world, the energy consumption rate of the entire blockchain network has skyrocketed, leading to significant environmental costs. The University of Cambridge estimates that Bitcoin mining consumes about 130 TWh per year, accounting for about 0.1% of the world’s total primary energy consumption.

As far as DApp development is concerned, energy consumption-related environmental issues are mostly derived from Ethereum mining, since Ethereum is a PoW blockchain with the largest ecosystem full of projects in varying sizes. With the recent London hard fork, the transition to Ethereum 2.0-a complete Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchain, will be completed as early as 2022. As a result, the current energy consumption per transaction on Ethereum is about 35 kWh, which is equivalent to the energy consumption of a single person in developing countries for 3 days.

The true cost of DApp transactions

While mass crypto adoption is happening around the world, DApps and their applicability will eventually catch up. New projects such as wealth management applications, lending platforms, decentralized exchanges (DEX), NFT-inspired metaverses, and more, that are gradually taking over social media and our lives are the ultimate proof. If you have been paying attention to what’s happening around you, the crypto community’s passion and loyalty towards decentralized, immutable technology are clearly reflected in the real world.

That is certainly good news for crypto enthusiasts, but for the environment, it’s an entirely different story. Take NFTs for example. Memo Atken, a digital artist and engineer, estimates that the true cost of an NFT is much higher than a typical energy consumption of a transaction on Ethereum (35 kWh). He believes that NFT-related transactions will cost much more because all NFTs have to be minted and exchanged multiple times on the blockchain.

He is certainly correct. In fact, an NFT’s creation and distribution do not only consist of a simple mint and sale process. There will be many subsequent transactions made by collectors and traders, which makes the average carbon footprint of each NFT close to 340kWh (an average of 211 kg of CO2), equivalent to a single person’s energy consumption in a developed country for more than a month.

Why eco-friendly blockchains are favored by developers

In early 2021, several public blockchains underwent considerable ecosystem expansion, such as ThunderCore, Solana, Polkadot, and Binance Smart Chain. These blockchains’ ecosystems are in full bloom, as decentralized projects like DAOs, Oracles, Token Bridges, DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, blockchain games, and more, are being deployed consistently. There are many reasons for the expansion of these networks, but one thing they all have in common is that none of them utilize a PoW consensus mechanism (meaning zero physical mining facilities are used). Instead, novel mechanisms, such as PoS, that allow on-chain staking and other models to replace PoW are applied.

Among them, the ThunderCore blockchain uses the state-of-the-art PoS consensus mechanism, PaLa, which not only solves the “scalability trilemma”, but also supports the chain’s entire ecosystem with cheap renewable energy. ThunderCore is an eco-friendly public blockchain, and its CO2 emissions, resulting from on-chain transactions, are reduced by more than 10,000x. For example, its block creation does not require the support of large amounts of energy resources like Bitcoin and Ethereum do. ThunderCore is also EVM compatible, which allows the rapid migration and deployment of Ethereum projects. With low gas fees (<$0.00001), sub-second confirmations, and 4,000+ TPS, ThunderCore has become a platform favored by developers from the world over.

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Explora Books Showcases My Sister My Twin by Linda McClung at The London Book Fair 2026

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Explora Books is pleased to announce that Linda McClung’s book, My Sister My Twin will be displayed at The London Book Fair, taking place at the Olympia London in Hammersmith, London, UK, from March 10–12, 2026. This novel examines the complex bond between twin sisters, Kate and Alex, as they face a life-threatening illness and confront years of competitive behavior and buried resentment.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 7th Mar 2026 – Author Linda McClung, whose other books include The Healer and Seven Minutes into Darkness, presents a story that explores how family conflict shapes individual lives. The narrative begins when Kate, a first-year resident physician, receives a difficult text message from her mother: Alex, her twin sister, has been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). This news forces Kate to set aside her personal discomfort and return home, where the deep-seated friction between the sisters is immediately put to the test.

The book alternates between the perspectives of Kate and Alex, detailing their relationship from childhood competition, such as arguments over piano lessons and high school dances, to the significant betrayal involving Sean, the man Kate thought she loved. These past hurts, including a serious incident involving a plagiarized term paper, create a wall between them just when they need each other most.

As Alex undergoes debilitating chemotherapy treatments, requiring extensive isolation and physical decline, the gravity of her situation forces the family—including their supportive brother, Mick—to rally. The story skillfully shows how Alex’s illness brings to light the true cost of their unresolved issues, especially as the prospect of a bone marrow transplant arises and Alex initially rejects Kate as a potential donor.

My Sister My Twin is a powerful story about finding common ground during a crisis. It is a study of how family members learn to move past long-held pain and find the path to true healing and forgiveness. The book delves into the nature of sisterhood and the power of emotional honesty.

Explora Books invites all attendees to discover My Sister My Twin at The London Book Fair.

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About Explora Books 

Explora Books is a book marketing firm located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company specializes in self-publishing and marketing, taking pride in its exhaustive research and creative strategies that provide wider avenues for aspiring authors to gain recognition for their works. Explora Books aims to guide authors through the complexities of self-publishing, offering convenient solutions to navigate this process. The firm fosters and redefines creativity and innovation, setting new industry standards. Explora Books is dedicated to empowering authors globally.

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Explora Books to Feature Ruth Leedy Carr’s Alternative Earth Model, Tipping Point for a Hollow Earth, at London Book Fair

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While the scientific community remains largely silent on the stability of our planet’s rotation, a provocative new study is heading to the London Book Fair this March 10–12, 2026. Visitors to the Olympia London in Hammersmith will find Explora Books showcasing a title that challenges the standard model of our planet: Tipping Point for a Hollow Earth: How Asimov and Sagan Backed My Prophecy of a Polar Hole Shift to Europe by Ruth Leedy Carr.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 7th Mar 2026 – Most people look to the stars when they think of space exploration, but Carr suggests we should be looking beneath our feet. Her work investigates a looming axis shift—a geological event she argues is the most urgent issue of our age, despite being ignored by mainstream media. By connecting the dots between planetary physics and the internal structures of celestial bodies, Carr presents a case for a hollow Earth that is as unsettling as it is meticulously researched.

The book doesn’t just rely on theory; it brings heavy hitters into the fold. Carr explores how literary and scientific icons Isaac Asimov and Carl Sagan left behind a trail of clues that support her findings. By analyzing their writings and riddles, she suggests these thinkers provided a map for a future the public isn’t being prepared for.

One of the most striking elements of the book—and a certain conversation starter at the London Book Fair—is the evidence regarding Mars. Carr points to images of a lighted polar hole on the night side of the Red Planet, allegedly powered by an internal sun. The book details the strange silence from NASA when questioned about these lights, raising a sharp question: why is this data being kept in the dark?

Rather than a dry academic text, Tipping Point for a Hollow Earth functions like an interactive investigation. It uses diagrams, historical legends, and even Arthurian myths to show how the “hollow Earth” idea has been hidden in plain sight for centuries. Carr, who was once named the world’s leading proponent of this theory by researcher William L. Moore, brings her background in journalism and psychology to ensure every claim is backed by a careful examination of facts.

Attendees at the London Book Fair will have the chance to see why this book has become relevant for those who distrust the official narrative. It is a work for the curious—those who suspect that the Earth’s rotation is more fragile than we are told and that the “tipping point” is closer than it appears.

Tipping Point for a Hollow Earth: How Asimov and Sagan Backed My Prophecy of a Polar Hole Shift to Europe is available on Amazon and other major retailers.

About Explora Books 

Explora Books is a book marketing firm located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company specializes in self-publishing and marketing, taking pride in its exhaustive research and creative strategies that provide wider avenues for aspiring authors to gain recognition for their works. Explora Books aims to guide authors through the complexities of self-publishing, offering convenient solutions to navigate this process. The firm fosters and redefines creativity and innovation, setting new industry standards. Explora Books is dedicated to empowering authors globally.

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Explora Books to Display ‘The Alliterative Alphabet Book’ at the London Book Fair 2026

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Explora Books will be displaying The Alliterative Alphabet Book by John Akin at the London Book Fair, taking place March 10–12, 2026, at Olympia London in Hammersmith, London, UK. First published in 2022, the book offers a playful yet deliberate take on early literacy, using alliteration as both its structure and its point of joy.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 7th Mar 2026 – At a glance, The Alliterative Alphabet Book follows the familiar A-to-Z format, but it quickly signals that it is doing something slightly different. Each letter introduces a character whose name and actions lean heavily into repeated sounds and letters. The result is a series of short vignettes that feel closer to miniature tall tales than standard alphabet prompts. The book does not rush through the letters; it lingers on language itself.

John Akin, a former elementary-level special education teacher, wrote the book with a clear teaching goal: to make learning enjoyable without flattening the language. The vocabulary is intentionally elevated, inviting an older reader to guide a younger listener. This shared reading setup becomes part of the book’s quiet strength. It creates space for conversation, questions, and laughter, rather than treating the alphabet as something to be memorized and set aside.

The humor in the book comes from excess and contrast. Angie Axlerod dazzles with aerial feats while unsettling alligators. Delbert Dimwittee, a detective by title, displays questionable judgment and stranger hobbies. Matilda Magilacutty approaches muffin-making with near-mythic focus. These moments are brief, but carefully written, using sound repetition to give each passage a rhythm that children can hear even before they understand every word.

What stands out most is the book’s respect for language. Alliteration here is not decorative; it is the engine of each page. Akin plays with both repeated sounds and repeated letters, showing how subtle shifts can change the feel of a sentence. This attention to craft makes the book appealing beyond its youngest audience, particularly to educators, parents, and readers who enjoy language for its texture as much as its meaning.

At the London Book Fair, The Alliterative Alphabet Book sits comfortably among titles that blur the line between learning tool and literary plaything. It is a reminder that alphabet books do not have to be small in ambition to be accessible. By trusting readers—both young and old—with rich words and odd characters, the book turns early literacy into a shared experience that values curiosity, humor, and sound.

Visitors can explore The Alliterative Alphabet Book at the Explora Books display during the London Book Fair, March 10–12, 2026, at Olympia London.

The Alliterative Alphabet Book is available on Amazon and other major retailers.

About Explora Books 

Explora Books is a book marketing firm located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company specializes in self-publishing and marketing, taking pride in its exhaustive research and creative strategies that provide wider avenues for aspiring authors to gain recognition for their works. Explora Books aims to guide authors through the complexities of self-publishing, offering convenient solutions to navigate this process. The firm fosters and redefines creativity and innovation, setting new industry standards. Explora Books is dedicated to empowering authors globally.

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State: British Columbia

Country:Canada

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