A consensus mechanism where validators lock up coins as collateral to earn the right to add blocks. Dishonest behavior gets their stake slashed, aligning incentives with honesty. Proof of Stake uses far less energy than mining and is used by Ethereum, Solana, and many other modern chains.
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Proof of Stake
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