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Analyzing the Energy Consumption Implications of Different Consensus Mechanisms
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Which consensus mechanism is known for its high energy consumption due to its reliance on computational power?
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Proof of Work
💡 Explanation:
Proof of Work is a consensus mechanism that requires miners to solve complex mathematical puzzles to validate transactions and add new blocks to the blockchain. This process consumes a significant amount of energy due to the computational resources required.