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# Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake Compared

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[#Blockchain](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Blockchain?src=hashtag_click) is a [#decentralised](https://twitter.com/hashtag/decentralised?src=hashtag_click) ledger updated remotely by different nodes across the world. However, there are different consensus protocols. Here's a thorough comparison between the major two. Read here<img src="https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/2b07.svg" alt="⬇️" data-size="line">

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