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Blockchain

Proof of Work

A consensus mechanism where miners compete to solve computational puzzles to validate transactions and create new blocks. It is the system that secures Bitcoin and several other blockchains. Proof of work is extremely secure but requires massive amounts of energy.

Example

Bitcoin uses proof of work, which is why mining operations need so much electricity.

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