Blockchain CBSA Exam - Topic 2 Question 69 Discussion

Actual exam question for Blockchain's CBSA exam

Question #: 69
Topic #: 2

Which of the following cryptocurrencies use an alternate consensus method called "Scrypt" to BTC's Proof of Work (POW) SHA-256 algorithm?

ARipple

BPeercoin

CLitecoin

DSteemit

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Suggested Answer: B

by Lajuana at Jul 06, 2024, 05:55 AM

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9 months ago

I thought Ripple was more about consensus algorithms, not Scrypt.

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Ramonita

10 months ago

Yup, Litecoin is the main one with Scrypt.

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Ressie

10 months ago

Wait, Steemit? I thought it was just for blogging!

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Deonna

10 months ago

Peercoin is actually not Scrypt.

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Tarra

10 months ago

Litecoin uses Scrypt, for sure!

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Levi

10 months ago

I'm pretty confident that Litecoin is the right answer here, but I should double-check my notes on Steemit.

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Timothy

11 months ago

I feel like Peercoin might be related to Scrypt too, but I can't recall the details.

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Elly

11 months ago

I remember studying that Ripple uses a different consensus mechanism altogether, so it can't be Scrypt.

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Deandrea

11 months ago

I think Scrypt is associated with Litecoin, but I'm not entirely sure about the others.

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Jeannetta

11 months ago

I'm pretty confident Litecoin and Peercoin use Scrypt, but the other two have me stumped. Guess I'll have to make an educated guess on those.

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Kerry

11 months ago

Okay, I remember learning about Scrypt in class. I think Litecoin and Peercoin both use it, but I'm not 100% sure about the others.

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Roosevelt

11 months ago

Hmm, I know Litecoin uses Scrypt, but I'm not sure about the others. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Alton

11 months ago

Litecoin for sure, that's an easy one. I'm a bit fuzzy on the others though. Gotta focus and eliminate the wrong answers.

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Billy

11 months ago

Okay, I've got a strategy. First, I'll check the Cisco Unified Communications Manager server status. If that's good, then I'll dive into the XMPP bind failures and service discovery problems.

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Louvenia

11 months ago

This looks like a pretty straightforward question about the structure of a BMP file. I'm pretty confident I can figure this out.

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Peggy

1 year ago

Wait, Scrypt? Is that some kind of new cryptocurrency based on baked potatoes or something? I'm gonna go with Litecoin, just to be on the safe side.

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Edda

1 year ago

Litecoin is the right choice, it uses Scrypt as an alternate consensus method.

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Harrison

1 year ago

Yeah, Scrypt is a hashing algorithm used by some cryptocurrencies. Litecoin is the correct answer.

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Christiane

1 year ago

I think Scrypt is a type of algorithm, not a new cryptocurrency. I would go with Litecoin too.

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Linwood

1 year ago

Litecoin, baby! They're the Scrypt masters. Though if you ask me, they should really consider switching to something a little more energy-efficient. Just sayin'.

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Virgilio

1 year ago

I think Peercoin also uses an alternate consensus method, but not Scrypt.

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Jerry

1 year ago

Yeah, I agree. It's definitely something to consider for the future.

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William

1 year ago

Litecoin uses the Scrypt consensus method, it's more energy-efficient than BTC's POW.

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Cherry

1 year ago

Litecoin, no doubt. Scrypt is like their secret sauce. Though I have to admit, I'm more of a 'hodl' kind of guy than a mining enthusiast.

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Leonora

1 year ago

Litecoin's Scrypt algorithm does give it a unique edge in the crypto world. It's interesting to see how different cryptocurrencies use different consensus methods.

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Chantell

1 year ago

I prefer holding onto my coins too, rather than mining. It's a safer bet in the long run.

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Viva

1 year ago

I agree, Litecoin is known for using the Scrypt algorithm. It's definitely a popular choice among cryptocurrency enthusiasts.

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Felicitas

1 year ago

Oh, this is easy. Litecoin for sure. Those guys are all about that Scrypt magic. Gotta love their commitment to keeping the mining playing field a little more level.

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