Finality vs Proof of Stake

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Finality
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Finality is the guarantee that confirmed blockchain transactions cannot be reversed, altered, or undone, establishing the point at which transaction settlement becomes permanent and irrevocable.

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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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