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	Proof of Work (PoW)

Proof of Work (PoW)

Formal	A consensus distribution algorithm that requires computational power in the form of mining data blocks. This measure is used to deter denial of service attacks and other service abuses. Read More
Practical	This measure is used to deter denial of service attacks and other service abuses such as spam on a network by requiring some work from the service requester, usually processing time by a computer. Read More
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Formal

A consensus distribution algorithm that requires computational power in the form of mining data blocks. This measure is used to deter denial of service attacks and other service abuses.

Practical

This measure is used to deter denial of service attacks and other service abuses such as spam on a network by requiring some work from the service requester, usually processing time by a computer.

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Proof of Work (PoW)