Comparing Consensus Mechanisms: Choosing Security, Speed, and Cost

High-resolution illustration of blockchain consensus icons (PoW, PoS, BFT, DAG) connected by network lines, balanced scales representing security vs scalability, clean modern tech aesthetic

Consensus mechanisms are the backbone of every blockchain and distributed ledger. They determine how participants agree on the next valid state, how transactions are validated, and how secure and scalable a network can be. For readers of Crypto comparing, understanding the core trade-offs between different consensus designs — from Proof of Work (PoW) to Proof … Read more