How to Secure a Blockchain with Zero Energy
Proof of Work (PoW) is the only external method of powering the distributed consensus engine known as a blockchain. However, at least two alternatives have been proposed, and both are internal to the network (Proof of Stake (PoS), and Proof of Burn (PoB)). These are important as they use virtual resources obtained within the network as a substitute for....
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