Proof of stake

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    Proof of stake, or PoS, is a consensus mechanism used by blockchains to ensure the correct data is stored on the blockchain. In proof of stake blockchains, participants who deposit a certain amount of cryptocurrency to the network (known as “staking”) are given the opportunity to help generate new blocks and earn block rewards.