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What is Proof of Stake (PoS)

Proof of Stake

Proof of Stake (PoS) is an alternative consensus algorithm to Proof of Work (PoW) in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. PoS was developed to address some of the major criticisms and drawbacks of PoW, such as its high energy…

What is Proof of Work or (Pow)

PoW Energy mining bitcoin

First off lets define what a consensus mechanism is. A consensus mechanism is a process or algorithm used to ensure that the participants in a decentralized system (such as a blockchain network) reach agreement on the current state of the…

Little Timmy discovers the Blockchain

Timmy discovers blockchain

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy was a curious and adventurous kid who loved to learn new things. One day, while exploring the forest near his home, he…

What are NFT’s?

non-fungible token

An NFT, or non-fungible token, is a digital asset that represents ownership of a unique item or piece of content, such as a digital artwork, collectible, or even tweet. Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, which are fungible (interchangeable and identical),…

Who can build a blockchain?

In theory anyone can build a blockchain… Blockchain technology is based on open-source software, which means that the code is publicly available and can be modified and distributed by anyone. To create your own blockchain, you would need to have…