Energy-efficient finality describes a characteristic of blockchain consensus mechanisms that achieve irreversible transaction confirmation with minimal energy consumption. Unlike proof-of-work systems requiring substantial computational power, these protocols aim for security and immutability using environmentally sustainable methods. This concept is central to proof-of-stake and other alternative consensus algorithms. It reduces the ecological footprint associated with verifying digital asset transactions.
Context
The pursuit of energy-efficient finality is a major driver behind the transition of many blockchain networks, such as Ethereum, from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake. News reports frequently highlight the environmental benefits and scalability improvements associated with these greener consensus models. The debate often centers on balancing energy efficiency with maintaining strong security guarantees and decentralization.
Proof-of-Spiking-Neurons introduces a new consensus class, modeling block proposal as competitive neural firing to achieve BFT security with minimal overhead.
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