- Is a consensus mechanism that requires computers on a network to perform a certain amount of work, or solve a complex mathematical problem, in order to validate transactions and create new blocks on the blockchain. The first computer to solve the problem is rewarded with a certain amount of cryptocurrency. PoW is used by many blockchain networks as a way to secure the network and prevent fraud. It requires a significant amount of computing power and energy, which makes it expensive and resource-intensive.
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