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Category: Consensus

What is Proof of Stake?

Summary Definition: A consensus mechanism where validators are chosen to create blocks based on their locked collateral.

Detailed Technical Explanation

PoS achieves consensus by requiring network participants to lock tokens as an economic stake. Dishonest behavior is punished via protocol-enforced slashing.

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Mining

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Proof of Work

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Validator

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