Definition

Proof of Stake

noun proof-uhv-STAYK

A power efficient transaction validation system in where users must ‘stake’ their coins in order to mint new blocks, minting of fraudulent transactions will cause staked coins to be lost.

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Under proof of stake, validators lock assets to participate in block production and validation.

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