How does proof of stake work in Ethereum?

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• sulih ragilFeb 14, 2025 · 6 months ago
  Sure! Proof of stake is a consensus mechanism used in Ethereum that allows participants to validate transactions and create new blocks based on the amount of cryptocurrency they hold. In this system, validators are chosen to create blocks based on their stake, which refers to the amount of cryptocurrency they have locked up as collateral. The more cryptocurrency a validator holds, the higher their chances of being selected to create a block. This mechanism aims to reduce the energy consumption associated with proof of work and increase the scalability of the Ethereum network.
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• Demo PingDec 28, 2023 · 2 years ago
  Proof of stake in Ethereum works by selecting validators to create blocks based on the amount of cryptocurrency they hold. Validators are chosen randomly, but their chances of being selected are proportional to their stake. Once a validator is chosen, they create a block and validate transactions. Validators are incentivized to act honestly because if they validate fraudulent transactions, they risk losing their stake. This consensus mechanism is considered more energy-efficient compared to proof of work and has the potential to improve the scalability of Ethereum.
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• abracadaabracadNov 11, 2020 · 5 years ago
  In Ethereum, proof of stake is a consensus mechanism that determines who gets to create new blocks and validate transactions. Instead of relying on computational power like in proof of work, proof of stake relies on the amount of cryptocurrency a participant holds. Validators are chosen to create blocks based on their stake, and they are incentivized to act honestly because if they validate fraudulent transactions, they can lose their stake. This mechanism aims to make the Ethereum network more energy-efficient and scalable, as it doesn't require extensive computational resources like proof of work does.
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