A consensus mechanism where miners spend computing power solving puzzles to add blocks and secure the network. The winner earns a reward, and the huge energy cost makes attacking the chain uneconomical. Bitcoin pioneered Proof of Work, which prioritizes security at the expense of high energy use.
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