# Proof of Stake (PoS)

Consensus mechanism used in blockchain networks to validate transactions and create new blocks. Unlike Proof-of-Work (PoW), which requires miners to solve complex computational problems, PoS relies on participants staking—or locking up—their cryptocurrency to gain the chance to validate transactions and earn rewards.


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