# Ripple co-founder thinks Bitcoin should move away from proof-of-work

# Ripple co-founder thinks Bitcoin should move away from proof-of-work

“# Ripple co-founder thinks Bitcoin should move away from proof-of-work ” Bitcoin code contributors need to consider a move away from the cryptocurrency’s proof-of-work consensus mechanism, Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen argued. In a Wednesday blog post, Larsen outlined major PoW-related vulnerabilities, noting growing concerns over Bitcoin’s carbon footprint. According to the executive, PoW-based coins like Bitcoin (BTC)…

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# Eth2 transition accelerates amid rumblings of a miner rebellion

# Eth2 transition accelerates amid rumblings of a miner rebellion

“# Eth2 transition accelerates amid rumblings of a miner rebellion ” Ethereum’s developers appear to be hastening the network’s shift toward Proof-of-Stake consensus and away from the Proof-of-Work mining community. On March 11, developer “Mikhail Kalinin” published specifications for Eth2’s future blockchain merge with the existing Ethereum network. The documentation notes the consensus upgrade from…

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