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Which Consensus Algorithm Does Ethereum Use?

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Which Consensus Algorithm Does Ethereum Use?

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Ethereum currently uses the Proof of Work (PoW) consensus algorithm. However, there are plans to transition to a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus algorithm with the upcoming Ethereum 2.0 upgrade.

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