Definition ∞ A stake-weighted lottery is a selection mechanism used in some blockchain protocols where the probability of a participant being chosen is proportional to the amount of cryptocurrency they have staked. Those who commit more assets have a higher chance of being selected for roles such as block proposer or validator. This method incentivizes greater participation and network security. It is a probabilistic selection.
Context ∞ News about proof-of-stake blockchains often covers stake-weighted lotteries as a component of their consensus mechanisms or governance models. Discussions might focus on the fairness, decentralization implications, and economic incentives of such systems. This method aims to balance security with participation, a critical aspect of many modern digital asset networks.
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