Cryptocurrency Q&A How does proof of stake work?

How does proof of stake work?

GangnamGlitz GangnamGlitz Wed Nov 06 2024 | 7 answers 1514
I heard about this concept called proof of stake and I'm curious about how it actually works. I want to understand the mechanism behind it and how it helps in maintaining the blockchain. How does proof of stake work?

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GinsengBoostPower GinsengBoostPower Fri Nov 08 2024
Unlike POS, Proof-of-Work (POW) employs a different validation method.

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SamsungShineBrightness SamsungShineBrightness Fri Nov 08 2024
Proof-of-Stake (POS) operates by relying on randomly selected validators.

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Emanuele Emanuele Fri Nov 08 2024
In POW, validators compete to solve complex mathematical problems.

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MichaelSmith MichaelSmith Fri Nov 08 2024
The first validator to solve the problem confirms the transaction.

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BusanBeautyBloomingStarShine BusanBeautyBloomingStarShine Fri Nov 08 2024
These validators are tasked with confirming transactions within the network.

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