Could Monero switch to a proof of stake model? (lemm.ee)

submitted 7 months ago by GregorTacTac@lemm.ee to c/monero@monero.town

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Proof of stake is more energy efficient.

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[-] XmrLovingAncap@monero.town 3 points 7 months ago

Fair point. The market will find a equilibrium between electricity costs and mining reward. Also compared to the current banking system miners will probably move their business mostly to locations where energy is cheap and highly available.

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