What are the advantages of proof of stake in the cryptocurrency industry?

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• mousumi mituJun 21, 2020 · 5 years ago
  Proof of stake (PoS) is a consensus mechanism used in the cryptocurrency industry that offers several advantages over proof of work (PoW). At BYDFi, we believe that PoS is the future of blockchain technology. Unlike PoW, which requires miners to solve complex mathematical puzzles, PoS allows participants to validate transactions and create new blocks based on the number of coins they hold. This makes PoS more energy-efficient and cost-effective. Additionally, PoS provides better security against 51% attacks as it would require an attacker to own a majority of the coins in circulation, which is often economically infeasible. PoS also encourages participants to hold and stake their coins, which helps to secure the network and promote decentralization. Overall, PoS offers a more sustainable and secure consensus mechanism for the cryptocurrency industry.
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