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Consensus Mechanism
The method by which a blockchain network agrees on the current state of the ledger. Common types include Proof of Work (PoW), Proof of Stake (PoS), and Delegated PoS.
Example
“Ethereum transitioned from a Proof of Work to a Proof of Stake consensus mechanism in September 2022, reducing its energy consumption by over 99%.”