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Which of the following cryptocurrencies use an alternate consensus method called "Scrypt" to BTC's Proof of Work (POW) SHA-256 algorithm?
Suggested Answer: B
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36 comments · newest first
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My
11 months ago
I thought Ripple was more about consensus algorithms, not Scrypt.
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Ramonita
11 months ago
Yup, Litecoin is the main one with Scrypt.
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Ressie
11 months ago
Wait, Steemit? I thought it was just for blogging!
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Deonna
12 months ago
Peercoin is actually not Scrypt.
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Tarra
12 months ago
Litecoin uses Scrypt, for sure!
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Levi
12 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
1 year ago
I feel like Peercoin might be related to Scrypt too, but I can't recall the details.
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Elly
1 year ago
I remember studying that Ripple uses a different consensus mechanism altogether, so it can't be Scrypt.
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Deandrea
1 year ago
I think Scrypt is associated with Litecoin, but I'm not entirely sure about the others.
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Jeannetta
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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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Christene
2 years ago
Hmm, I think it's gotta be Litecoin. That Scrypt algorithm is their thing, right? Sounds like a classic Litecoin move.
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Wilburn
1 year ago
Definitely, Litecoin is the cryptocurrency that uses the Scrypt algorithm.
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Markus
1 year ago
I think you're right, Litecoin is the one with the Scrypt algorithm.
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Wei
1 year ago
Yeah, Litecoin is known for using Scrypt instead of SHA-256 like Bitcoin.
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Dusti
1 year ago
I agree, Litecoin uses the Scrypt algorithm for mining.
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Helaine
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think Ripple uses a different consensus method.
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Albina
2 years ago
I agree with Vanna, Litecoin uses the Scrypt consensus method.
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Vanna
2 years ago
I think the answer is C) Litecoin.