Review:
Proof Of Stake (pos) Consensus Mechanism
overall review score: 4.2
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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