Consensus vs Proof of Stake

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Consensus
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The process by which all participants in a blockchain network agree on the current state of the ledger, ensuring that all copies of the distributed database remain synchronized and that only valid transactions are recorded.

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Proof of Stake
intermediate
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Proof of Stake (PoS) is a blockchain consensus mechanism where validators are chosen to create new blocks and verify transactions based on the amount of cryptocurrency they stake, rather than computational power.

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