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Consensus mechanism is the cornerstone of any blockchain network or cryptocurrency. It determines how the new coins are created, exchanged, and stored using a distributed ledger. All in all, it’s like a rulebook for digital assets and their creations. Since the crypto revolution is getting huge, the understanding of basic concepts is gaining traction.  Consensus Mechanism: In a Nutshell Blockchain is a decentralized system for storing and sharing information. Most importantly, it works with the participation of multiple parties. Unlike centralized structures, it involves everyone in making any decisions regarding the network. One big objective of the consensus mechanism is to prevent any act of cheating. Because every structured system leaves some scope for loopholes for bad actors to leverage. That’s a big reason behind the growing proneness towards decentralization. The centralized system gives authority to some folks who govern over the rest. Blockchain changes it but still needs to maintain its righteousness. Understanding it with an example would make the purpose of the ledger clearer.  For instance, Charles transfers 10 tokens to Smith, the transaction is done and there’s nothing else to do. But Charles tries to use the same tokens again for a different transaction, this time, to Phillipa. In this scenario, the consensus would ensure that everyone in the network knows about Charles’ first transaction. It would show the exact amount of transactions along with the remaining balance of Charles’ wallet. By keeping everything open, this mechanism rules out any possibility of fraud.  At the same time, the mechanism incentivizes actors who contribute to the flawless functioning of the network.  Consensus Mechanism: Types & Their Mechanism Two consensus mechanisms have been the foundation of most cryptocurrencies. These are:- Proof-of-Work (PoW) Proof-of-Stake (PoS) Proof-of-Work (PoW) In this consensus mechanism, the individuals who create new assets are miners. They…

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