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In which blockchain consensus algorithm does a user pay (give up coin forever) to participate in consensus?
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27 comments · newest first
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Penney
11 months ago
Nah, none of these sound right to me.
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Janey
11 months ago
Yeah, Proof of Burn is the one where you give up coins.
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Reed
11 months ago
Wait, you really lose coins forever in Proof of Burn?
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Shay
12 months ago
I thought it was Proof of Stake?
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Chery
12 months ago
It's definitely Proof of Burn!
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Mirta
12 months ago
I feel like I saw a question about this before, and it was definitely Proof of Burn. I hope I'm right!
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Delfina
1 year ago
Proof of Work requires computational power, not coin sacrifice, right? So it must be something else.
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Timothy
1 year ago
I remember something about Proof of Stake, but I don't think you give up coins forever in that one.
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Cyril
1 year ago
I think it's Proof of Burn, but I'm not entirely sure. It sounds familiar from our study sessions.
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Yvonne
1 year ago
I'm feeling confident about this one. Proof of Burn is the consensus mechanism where users have to permanently give up their coins in order to participate. The other options don't fit that description.
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Olga
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through. Proof of Work is mining-based, Proof of Stake is about staking coins, and Proof of Activity is a hybrid. That leaves Proof of Burn as the one where users permanently destroy coins. I'll go with that.
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Lashandra
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on the differences between these consensus algorithms. I'll need to review my notes to make sure I understand which one involves permanently giving up coins.
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Annamae
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is Proof of Burn, where users permanently destroy their coins to participate in consensus.
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Vesta
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure about this, but I think Proof of Burn is the right answer here. I'll go with that, but I'll double-check my understanding later just to be safe.
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Monte
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. I know Debug is a feature in the Pattern Designer, so the requirement must be related to that tool. I'll eliminate the options that don't seem relevant.
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Laurena
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think D) Proof of Activity also involves users giving up coins to participate.
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Timothy
2 years ago
Proof of Burn sounds like a cryptocurrency version of a Viking funeral. I'm in!
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Marvel
2 years ago
Mariann: That's a good point, different algorithms have different ways of incentivizing participation.
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Johanna
2 years ago
I think I'd rather go with Proof of Stake, where you stake your coins to validate transactions.
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Mariann
2 years ago
Yeah, it's an interesting concept where users give up coins to participate in consensus.
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Mitsue
2 years ago
Proof of Burn does sound pretty cool, like a Viking funeral for coins.
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Dorethea
2 years ago
A, Proof of Burn. Gotta love the idea of burning your coins to prove your dedication.
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Wade
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe it's C) Proof of Stake because users stake their coins to participate.
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Maile
2 years ago
Proof of Burn, huh? Guess they really want to make sure you're committed to the cause!
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Rocco
2 years ago
C) Proof of Stake
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Lilli
2 years ago
A) Proof of Burn
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Britt
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) Proof of Burn.