PoS
Pronunciation
[pee-oh-es or pos]
Definition
Abbreviation for Proof-of-Stake. A consensus mechanism where block validation rights are typically allocated based on the amount of cryptocurrency held and staked.
Key Points
Validators lock up coins as collateral.
More energy-efficient than PoW.
See 'Proof-of-Stake' for full details.
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