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Proof Of Stake (pos) Consensus Mechanism

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Proof-of-stake (PoS) is a type of consensus mechanism used in blockchains to achieve distributed consensus.

Key Features

  • Reduced energy consumption compared to proof-of-work
  • Rewards participants based on their stake in the network
  • Reduces centralization risks

Pros

  • Energy efficient
  • Encourages holding and investing in the native cryptocurrency
  • Less susceptible to 51% attacks

Cons

  • Potential for rich get richer phenomenon
  • Initial distribution of tokens can be inequitable
  • Still developing and may have security vulnerabilities

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Last updated: Fri, Jan 3, 2025, 06:44:37 PM UTC