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Proof of Work

  • van Flymen D
Apress, (2020), 39-53
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4842-5171-3_4
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Abstract

A proof of work is a piece of data which is difficult (costly, time-consuming) to produce but easy for others to verify and which satisfies certain requirements. Producing a proof of work can be a random process with low probability so that a lot of trial and error is required on average before a valid proof of work is generated. Bitcoin uses the Hashcash proof of work system.

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van Flymen, D. (2020). Proof of Work. In Learn Blockchain by Building One (pp. 39–53). Apress. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-5171-3_4

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