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PoW vs PoS

Discussions debating Proof of Work (PoW) versus Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanisms, focusing on popularity, security, energy use, centralization, and viability in blockchains.

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cma • Aug 17, 2020 • View on HN

Proof of stake vs proof of work?

debbiedowner • Feb 28, 2021 • View on HN

Why is proof of work so much more popular than proof of stake?

debbiedowner • Mar 8, 2021 • View on HN

Why is proof of work so much more popular than proof of stake?

Triv888 • Feb 28, 2021 • View on HN

Proof of stake would solve that?

rthomas6 • Apr 29, 2021 • View on HN

What is wrong with proof of stake?

rjromero • Nov 15, 2017 • View on HN

Isn’t this just Proof of Stake?

RichardHeart • May 6, 2021 • View on HN

Proof of stake solves this. Proof of work is basically proof of stake in foreign mining hardware and electricity bills. You've heard of small POW chains getting attacked (vechain, ethereum classic) but have you heard of any POS chains having such problems? Caveat: Crypto founder.

troycarlson • Mar 2, 2021 • View on HN

Move from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake?

oh_sigh • Jan 8, 2018 • View on HN

That only holds true for PoW systems

stri8ed • Feb 11, 2018 • View on HN

Proof of stake will solve this.