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What is proof of work? The consensus mechanism that powers bitcoin

Crypto.News Published 01.08.2026 08:49

Proof of work is a consensus mechanism that forces computers to spend measurable energy solving a mathematical puzzle before they can add a new block of transactions to a blockchain.…

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