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#+TITLE: Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake
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#+ID: 0450c91b-55a5-4bcc-9bc2-2478d983be3c
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* Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake
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** Core Concepts
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- **Proof of Work (PoW):** Uses computational energy as the primary mechanism for Sybil resistance and achieving consensus.
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- **Proof of Stake (PoS):** Uses capital at risk (staked tokens) to achieve the same goal.
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** Fundamental Differences
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| Aspect | Proof of Work | Proof of Stake |
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|--------|---------------|----------------|
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| Foundation | Physics (energy) | Economics (capital) |
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| Sybil Resistance | Computational cost | Financial stake at risk |
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| Resource Required | Hardware/energy | Capital/tokens |
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** Open Question
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PoW may be more fundamentally grounded in physics, while PoS is grounded in economics. Further exploration needed on the implications of this distinction.
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** Source
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- Captured as fleeting note on [[id:20260317T1100][2026-03-17]]
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- Originally part of daily blockchain consensus reading
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** See Also
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- #consensus #blockchain #energy-economics
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