What are the potential challenges and limitations of pow-block in the context of digital currencies?

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• Dec 29, 2021 · 3 years ago
  In the context of digital currencies, the proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanism has its fair share of challenges and limitations. One challenge is the environmental impact. The energy consumption of PoW-based cryptocurrencies is often criticized for its contribution to carbon emissions. Another challenge is the potential for centralization. As mining becomes more competitive, larger mining pools and specialized hardware dominate the network, raising concerns about the concentration of power. Additionally, PoW is not immune to 51% attacks, where a single entity gains control of the majority of the network's mining power and can manipulate transactions. These challenges have led to the exploration of alternative consensus mechanisms, such as proof-of-stake (PoS), which offer potential solutions to these limitations and promote a more sustainable and decentralized approach to digital currencies.
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