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Topic: PoW (Mining) vs PoS (Staking): Choose your side (Read 21 times)

legendary
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It is not an easy choice.

We all know that PoS is a weak algorithm that was proved to be very vulnerable shortly after it was introduced a decade ago. On the other hand PoW is more secure but requires more work and consumption of electricity and in most cases requires special equipment (ASIC) which means it requires long term dedication so the coin must have long term potential (only bitcoin has that).

We have to also consider that people who get into these things aren't exactly looking for security. They are looking for profit.
So the question becomes a matter of analyzing the market regardless of the algorithms and their security. For example a centralized PoS shitcoin that is pumping can be more profitable than the most secure PoW coin like bitcoin in short term but at a higher risk.

Like anything else in the cryptocurrency world people have to research the risks and rewards then decide which route to choose by making an informed decision.
legendary
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Which kinds of cryptocurrencies do you prefer? PoW or PoS? PoW coins might be getting scarce, but there's still the best choice when it comes to security and decentralization. However, PoS coins prove to be beneficial if you want to save as much money as possible on energy costs. Personally, I'd choose PoW coins anytime (the ones like Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Dogecoin). Not those centralized PoS "shitcoins" that are focused on performance, but suck real bad at security/reliability. Solana is a good example of this.

What's your choice and why? Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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