Cryptocurrency Q&A What protocol does Cardano use?

What protocol does Cardano use?

BitcoinBaroness BitcoinBaroness Tue Oct 29 2024 | 5 answers 1090
I'm interested in understanding the technical aspects of Cardano. Specifically, I want to know which protocol it employs for its operations. Could someone please enlighten me on this? What protocol does Cardano use?

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Luca Luca Thu Oct 31 2024
This PoS protocol is named Ouroboros.

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KpopStarletShineBrightness KpopStarletShineBrightness Thu Oct 31 2024
Unlike Bitcoin and Ethereum, which initially relied on proof-of-work protocols, Cardano adopted a different approach.

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BonsaiVitality BonsaiVitality Thu Oct 31 2024
Specifically, Bitcoin utilized a proof-of-work protocol from its inception.

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GangnamGlitzGlamour GangnamGlitzGlamour Thu Oct 31 2024
Ethereum, on the other hand, initially used proof-of-work but transitioned to a proof-of-stake mechanism in 2022.

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KDramaLegendaryStarlight KDramaLegendaryStarlight Thu Oct 31 2024
Cardano operates on a unique consensus mechanism known as proof-of-stake (PoS).

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