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proof-of-stake is a method by which a blockchain network aims to achieve distributed consensus by asking users to prove ownership of a certain amount of an asset.

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Proof of Stake - Timeslots

In PoW several nodes compete to be elected. If n1 does not get elected eventually nX will be elected. So PoW does clearly not need such a concept of timeslots. In PoS lets say a node gets elected via …
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Overview of Ethereum Milestones?

In 2017 there was the Metropolis hardfork. In 2018 there will be Constantinople. Is Constantinople a full PoS fork or will it be hybrid like 1 block of 200 will be PoS mined? Will there be a Casper …
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Proof of Stake - Is it risky to stake?

What if a client malfunctions due to the corruption of data isn't it risky to stake? With PoW this is no issue but with PoS this seems to be a real issue with the slasher protocol. I would be worri …
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How does an Ethereum PoS node software resolve social consensus?

As a new user, when I join the Ethereum network and want to know what the consensus chain is, I have to rely on social consensus, right — like for example I get two completely different states and bot …
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