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Blockchain Energy Consumption
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What is the primary consensus mechanism used in Bitcoin and many other cryptocurrencies?
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Proof of Work
💡 Explanation:
Proof of Work (PoW) is a consensus mechanism that requires miners to solve complex mathematical puzzles to validate transactions and add new blocks to the blockchain.