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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof-of-stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#DAO Pro-Arguments Below is a DAO pro-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > A decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) is an organization built on rules encoded as a computer program that is frequently transparent, controlled by the organization's members, and uninfluenced by a central government. > > DAOs, in general, should be member-owned communities with no centralized leadership. The financial transaction records and program rules are kept on a blockchain. This type of business organization's precise legal status is unknown. > > # PROS: > > **An Autonomous Structure** > > The majority of traditional organizations and groups have a top-down structure that values decisions made at the top and frequently ignores the ideas of those at the bottom. DAOs, due to it's nature, can help solve the problem by allowing everyone to contribute an idea/option, which can then be voted on by the organization's members. > > **Everyone can participate** > > Tokens or NFTs that grant voting rights are used to coordinate governance. Membership in a DAO is restricted to those who have confirmed ownership of these governance tokens in a cryptocurrency wallet, and membership can be exchanged. Governance is carried out through a series of proposals that members vote on via the blockchain, and having more governance tokens often translates to having more voting power. As long as you have the necessary amount of tokens needed to have voting power then you have the right to vote within the organization. > > **Proposals are Thorough and Specific** > > The creation of a poll within a DAO is expensive more often than not and with that most members who plan to create one often times try to convey their ideas as specific as possible. No one would try to create non-sensical polls that do not contribute to the growth of the organization if they would know the cost behind it. > > **Everything is Transparent and Eternal** > > Everything that occurs within the DAO is permanently recorded on the blockchain. Members of the DAO have access to all decisions made since the organization's inception, with no findings of forgery or misinformation. > > Sources: > > [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decentralized\_autonomous\_organization](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decentralized_autonomous_organization) > > [https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract\_id=3082055](https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3082055) > > [https://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21699159-new-automated-investment-fund-has-attracted-stacks-digital-money-dao](https://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21699159-new-automated-investment-fund-has-attracted-stacks-digital-money-dao) > > [https://www.cryptoswede.com/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-a-dao/](https://www.cryptoswede.com/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-a-dao/) > > [https://ssrn.com/abstract=2580664](https://ssrn.com/abstract=2580664) > > [https://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21699159-new-automated-investment-fund-has-attracted-stacks-digital-money-dao](https://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21699159-new-automated-investment-fund-has-attracted-stacks-digital-money-dao) ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_dao) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof-of-stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof-of-stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof-of-stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof-of-stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof-of-stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof-of-stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#DAO Pro-Arguments Below is a DAO pro-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > A decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) is an organization built on rules encoded as a computer program that is frequently transparent, controlled by the organization's members, and uninfluenced by a central government. > > DAOs, in general, should be member-owned communities with no centralized leadership. The financial transaction records and program rules are kept on a blockchain. This type of business organization's precise legal status is unknown. > > # PROS: > > **An Autonomous Structure** > > The majority of traditional organizations and groups have a top-down structure that values decisions made at the top and frequently ignores the ideas of those at the bottom. DAOs, due to it's nature, can help solve the problem by allowing everyone to contribute an idea/option, which can then be voted on by the organization's members. > > **Everyone can participate** > > Tokens or NFTs that grant voting rights are used to coordinate governance. Membership in a DAO is restricted to those who have confirmed ownership of these governance tokens in a cryptocurrency wallet, and membership can be exchanged. Governance is carried out through a series of proposals that members vote on via the blockchain, and having more governance tokens often translates to having more voting power. As long as you have the necessary amount of tokens needed to have voting power then you have the right to vote within the organization. > > **Proposals are Thorough and Specific** > > The creation of a poll within a DAO is expensive more often than not and with that most members who plan to create one often times try to convey their ideas as specific as possible. No one would try to create non-sensical polls that do not contribute to the growth of the organization if they would know the cost behind it. > > **Everything is Transparent and Eternal** > > Everything that occurs within the DAO is permanently recorded on the blockchain. Members of the DAO have access to all decisions made since the organization's inception, with no findings of forgery or misinformation. > > Sources: > > [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decentralized\_autonomous\_organization](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decentralized_autonomous_organization) > > [https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract\_id=3082055](https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3082055) > > [https://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21699159-new-automated-investment-fund-has-attracted-stacks-digital-money-dao](https://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21699159-new-automated-investment-fund-has-attracted-stacks-digital-money-dao) > > [https://www.cryptoswede.com/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-a-dao/](https://www.cryptoswede.com/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-a-dao/) > > [https://ssrn.com/abstract=2580664](https://ssrn.com/abstract=2580664) > > [https://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21699159-new-automated-investment-fund-has-attracted-stacks-digital-money-dao](https://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21699159-new-automated-investment-fund-has-attracted-stacks-digital-money-dao) ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_dao) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof-of-stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#DAO Pro-Arguments Below is a DAO pro-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > A decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) is an organization built on rules encoded as a computer program that is frequently transparent, controlled by the organization's members, and uninfluenced by a central government. > > DAOs, in general, should be member-owned communities with no centralized leadership. The financial transaction records and program rules are kept on a blockchain. This type of business organization's precise legal status is unknown. > > # PROS: > > **An Autonomous Structure** > > The majority of traditional organizations and groups have a top-down structure that values decisions made at the top and frequently ignores the ideas of those at the bottom. DAOs, due to it's nature, can help solve the problem by allowing everyone to contribute an idea/option, which can then be voted on by the organization's members. > > **Everyone can participate** > > Tokens or NFTs that grant voting rights are used to coordinate governance. Membership in a DAO is restricted to those who have confirmed ownership of these governance tokens in a cryptocurrency wallet, and membership can be exchanged. Governance is carried out through a series of proposals that members vote on via the blockchain, and having more governance tokens often translates to having more voting power. As long as you have the necessary amount of tokens needed to have voting power then you have the right to vote within the organization. > > **Proposals are Thorough and Specific** > > The creation of a poll within a DAO is expensive more often than not and with that most members who plan to create one often times try to convey their ideas as specific as possible. No one would try to create non-sensical polls that do not contribute to the growth of the organization if they would know the cost behind it. > > **Everything is Transparent and Eternal** > > Everything that occurs within the DAO is permanently recorded on the blockchain. Members of the DAO have access to all decisions made since the organization's inception, with no findings of forgery or misinformation. > > Sources: > > [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decentralized\_autonomous\_organization](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decentralized_autonomous_organization) > > [https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract\_id=3082055](https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3082055) > > [https://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21699159-new-automated-investment-fund-has-attracted-stacks-digital-money-dao](https://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21699159-new-automated-investment-fund-has-attracted-stacks-digital-money-dao) > > [https://www.cryptoswede.com/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-a-dao/](https://www.cryptoswede.com/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-a-dao/) > > [https://ssrn.com/abstract=2580664](https://ssrn.com/abstract=2580664) > > [https://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21699159-new-automated-investment-fund-has-attracted-stacks-digital-money-dao](https://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21699159-new-automated-investment-fund-has-attracted-stacks-digital-money-dao) ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_dao) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof-of-stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof-of-stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof-of-stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof-of-stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof-of-stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof-of-stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof-of-stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof-of-stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#DAO Pro-Arguments Below is a DAO pro-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > A decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) is an organization built on rules encoded as a computer program that is frequently transparent, controlled by the organization's members, and uninfluenced by a central government. > > DAOs, in general, should be member-owned communities with no centralized leadership. The financial transaction records and program rules are kept on a blockchain. This type of business organization's precise legal status is unknown. > > # PROS: > > **An Autonomous Structure** > > The majority of traditional organizations and groups have a top-down structure that values decisions made at the top and frequently ignores the ideas of those at the bottom. DAOs, due to it's nature, can help solve the problem by allowing everyone to contribute an idea/option, which can then be voted on by the organization's members. > > **Everyone can participate** > > Tokens or NFTs that grant voting rights are used to coordinate governance. Membership in a DAO is restricted to those who have confirmed ownership of these governance tokens in a cryptocurrency wallet, and membership can be exchanged. Governance is carried out through a series of proposals that members vote on via the blockchain, and having more governance tokens often translates to having more voting power. As long as you have the necessary amount of tokens needed to have voting power then you have the right to vote within the organization. > > **Proposals are Thorough and Specific** > > The creation of a poll within a DAO is expensive more often than not and with that most members who plan to create one often times try to convey their ideas as specific as possible. No one would try to create non-sensical polls that do not contribute to the growth of the organization if they would know the cost behind it. > > **Everything is Transparent and Eternal** > > Everything that occurs within the DAO is permanently recorded on the blockchain. Members of the DAO have access to all decisions made since the organization's inception, with no findings of forgery or misinformation. > > Sources: > > [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decentralized\_autonomous\_organization](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decentralized_autonomous_organization) > > [https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract\_id=3082055](https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3082055) > > [https://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21699159-new-automated-investment-fund-has-attracted-stacks-digital-money-dao](https://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21699159-new-automated-investment-fund-has-attracted-stacks-digital-money-dao) > > [https://www.cryptoswede.com/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-a-dao/](https://www.cryptoswede.com/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-a-dao/) > > [https://ssrn.com/abstract=2580664](https://ssrn.com/abstract=2580664) > > [https://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21699159-new-automated-investment-fund-has-attracted-stacks-digital-money-dao](https://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21699159-new-automated-investment-fund-has-attracted-stacks-digital-money-dao) ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_dao) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof-of-stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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Agree with all the PROS, L2 is solving only CON and that is gas fees. We can only go up.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof-of-stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find submissions for other topics.

FattestLion

To be fair there's both good and bad CONS: 1. High degree of reposting the same thing over and over like "NFTs belonging to bankrupt crypto firm fetch nearly $2.5 mln at auction" and "Strike moves global headquarters to El Salvador" 2. Commenting on posts even before reading them 3. Echo chamber that is not a reflection of how good the coin/project really is PROS: 1. The frequent posting really helps you keep up to date. 2. There is some legit good info on here e.g how to buy and sell moons, using metamask, bridging your coins between networks. 3. kills boredom effectively because when an article is posted almost immediately people start commenting, and you get replies to your comments really fast as well.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find submissions for other topics.

CryptoIsThePlan

I would consider myself a purist. I feel the cons FAR outweigh the pros. PROS 1. The block reward has drastically increased due to transaction fees being so high. CONS 1. It is causing a LARGE back up on the blockchain that has been steadily growing. When I first noticed it there were 200k transactions sitting in the mempool around a week ago. At the time of me making this post, there is over double that with 409,888 TXs sitting in the mempool. 2. Increased tx fees (nearly doubled in the past 5 days alone). The average fee % in the total block reward 20 days ago was around 2%. Yesterday it was 16% of the total block reward. 3. IMO doesn't correlate with the greater goal of what Bitcoin is meant to achieve (Bitcoin is not made for shitcoins and useless NFTs to be implemented on) 4. There was a bug where people could inscribe for free. 5. NFTs and shitcoins exist on Ethereum this is not something new that is going to bring a ton of eyes to Bitcoin. I would LOVE to hear out anybody that disagrees with me.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is a Proof-of-Stake pro-argument written by roberthonker. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find submissions for other topics.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. Submit an argument in the Cointest yourself and earn Moons if you win. Moon prizes are: 3rd - 600, 2nd - 300, 3rd - 150, and Best Analysis - 500. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds. Pros and cons per topic will likely change for every new post.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. Submit an argument in the Cointest yourself and earn Moons if you win. Moon prizes are: 3rd - 600, 2nd - 300, 3rd - 150, and Best Analysis - 500. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds. Pros and cons per topic will likely change for every new post.

UrektMazino

I'll try to be as unbiased as possible. Started with Ada as my first crypto, interacted with many more L1s and started seeing both the pros and cons of Cardano. CONS: 1 - Quite slow TPS: Not the fastest chain, first scaling solutions are the next in line in the schedule. 2 - Slow delivery: Cardano took a long time to implement some basic features other blockchains already have. However it's fair to say that some of these features are actually well built, possibly avoiding or facilitating future problems they're going to face. 3 - Charles Hoskinson: Very polarizing figure. He talks very well and he's right in many instances, however he often likes to compare his project with others projects, often downgrading them, wich is not a very nice thing to hear. 4 - Low TVL: Cardano has a decent number of DApps but definitely way less then its competititors with a similar market cap. These is the result of two things: Smart Contracts got implemented not too much ago, so many projects are still in developement but things are moving at a super fast pace in that regard. The other problem is its programming language, Haskell, wich is not very popular. There are talks about making Cardano compatible with other programming languages down the line, wich could make it way more attractive to future developers. 5 - Community: Kinda cultist, double edged sword. PROS: 1 - Decentralization: Cardano figured out a very nice way to implement its dPoS, making it very very decentralized. 2 - Staking as a whole: Just the staking system is probably the best in the game. You don't need to lock your assets, you can always move your ADA without remove your staking delegation. The only thing you can't move is your actual staking rewards, wich you can simply withdraw for a super small fee and then move as you want. Even DeFi protocols figured out a way to give you your staking rewards back when you delegate to a pool (lending pool or simple LP). In a yield farm scenario you gain from fees, from the farm and from your staking rewards. NO ONE has this. 3 - Very secure: Cardano has a close to perfect track record when it comes to security. This is mostly because they use a variation of Bitcoin's UTXO. 4 - Actually catching up: Some projects are trying to "correct" some problems they encountered down the line. Take Ethereum upgrade to PoS. While Ethereum had first mover advantage, Cardano was moving at a slow pace to catch up to Eth. Now ETH has quite few fundamental problems to solve (speaking of mainnet not L2s, scalability, high fees, PoS) wich will take time to solve, while Cardano is slowly starting to catch up, but there's still a long way to go. 5 - Community: Very passionate, double edged sword. TLDR: Cardano started developing at a very slow pace, getting left behind. However, the slow and steady pace gave them the chance to make things right and not having to deal with future problems in some case, and that's the reason why they're starting to catch up. Other than that the thing i would like to see the most is some interoperability. The market is getting more and more interoperable and Cardano HAS to start running with other projects, not against them.

uselessadjective

Yes, Only a few though, NOT thousands. **PROS** : Healthy competition, More options **CONS** : Havings 1000s of coins leads to duplicity, devaulation of crypto meaning and purpose.

FldLima

* Proof of Stake (PoS) and Proof of Work (PoW) are two consensus algorithms in blockchain networks that validate transactions and secure the network. * While both algorithms serve the same purpose, their approaches, advantages, and disadvantages differ. As with everything in life, both have PROS and CONS. Myself, i prefer POW.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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This looks like a governance poll and has been filtered for mod review prior to voting. /u/CryptoMaximalist or /u/ominous_anenome or another mod will give it a final review and let you know when it is approved or what needs to be adjusted. If everything is in order, approve the post, remove this comment. Otherwise OP should repost to correct the issue. Please verify these things * This is listed as an approved CCIP here: https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/wiki/ccip * This has the proper CCIP-### - prefix * The poll does not include misinformation and the solution is clear and unambiguous * The poll is a governance poll (There will be a pie chart in the top right) If there is no poll at all, it may be a temp reddit glitch and work from a different platform * The poll only has 2 options, the first is supportive and second is No Change * The poll is posted on Wednesday of Moon Week (The day of the snapshot) * The poll is set to run for 7 days The original text of this poll is archived below: Title: CCIP-049 - Moons sent to the dead (burn) address should not impact your KM score. Body: # Current Situation Recently the cryptocurrency subreddit burned 1M moons through the MoonPlace event. Lots of accounts knew about Karma Multiplier (KM) from [CCIP-0030](https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/u3js8m/ccip_030_create_karma_multiplier_based_on_moon/) and took measures to avoid being penalized, but a fair amount of small accounts were not aware of the rules surrounding KM and burned a disproportionally large amount of Moons compared to what they earned. You can read more about KM [here](https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/10p653f/a_warning_about_km_to_everyone_who_exchanged/). # Problem The problem is now their KM is at least temporarily messed up and it discourages future Subreddit participation in community burn events. # Solution Some burned Moons, through special membership, or Reddit Coins do not impact your KM.  I don't see why the burned Moons to the dead address should be treated differently when calculating KM.  **PROS:** * Allows users to burn moons without hurting their KM. * Encourages Subreddit participation in future community burn events. * Seems fair to all accounts adversely affected by the burn event. **CONS:** * Users who burn moons for the banner or a Q/A could theoretically use earned moons and not bought moons without impacting their KM calculation. (not that big of a con). * Some users burnt moons on MoonPlace and sold the secondhand tiles at a premium and then rebought moons after selling those tiles. This would give those users a lower required KM threshold even though they overall profited on MoonPlace. * This is extremely niche and no longer applicable to users still trying to sell tiles. Tiles have a floor of \~$12, and 100 Moons cost around $22. Tiles can no longer be sold at a premium to replace burnt moons. * Less than 7% of MoonPlace tiles have been sold at least 1 time on OpenSea. Although some people did sell their tiles for profit and rebuy moons, the majority of people did not - over 93% of MoonPlace tiles have never been sold. * Some users burnt moons from throwaway wallets as they weren't comfortable connecting their vault to an unknown contract. These users KM will still be impacted as the burnt moons did not come from their vault. * Nothing can be done about this, but this appears to be mostly an outlier not affecting a lot of people. *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/CryptoCurrency) if you have any questions or concerns.*

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Exchanges have PROS and CONS, for some people, the PROS out weights the CONS

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.

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#Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments Below is an argument written by roberthonker which won 3rd place in the Proof-of-Stake Pro-Arguments topic for a prior [Cointest](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_policy) round. > **Proof Of Stake** > > **PROS:** > > **Energy Consumption** > > - Proof of stake by design is a protocol that requires block proposers to expend less energy than with alternatives like proof of work. With how important of an issue Climate Change has become, there is no doubt that more energy efficient protocols will be better received by the growing number of people who are worried about the future of our planet. I know many people who are put off from Proof of Work coins because they feel guilty for contributing to our climate crisis. > > **Reduced Inflation** > > - Since Proof of Stake requires less energy to operate, this means that less coins are needed to incentivize block proposers. This can reduce the overall inflation rate of a crypto currency greatly, which has a positive impact on price. Many crypto enthusiasts turn to crypto for an alternative to fiat currencies which are being devalued by inflation, so a lower inflation rate is a welcome change for many. > > **Accountability** > > - In a Proof of work blockchain, miners cannot be punished if they act against the best interests of the blockchain. A miner could attempt to attack the network, and then simply start mining again 10 minutes later. In a Proof of Stake system, block proposers can be directly punished for misbehaving. Since block proposers have stake locked in the network, they can be slashed (their coins are burned) which gives them a real reason not to attack the network. ***** Would you like to learn more? [Click here](/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/pfojuo/rcc_cointest_general_concepts_pos_proarguments/) to be taken to the original topic-thread or you can scan through the [Cointest Archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Proof_of_Stake) to find arguments on this topic in other rounds.