Compared to
Proof of work (PoW) blockchains / cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum in its earlier version, which require a lot of electrical energy, Proof of Stake blockchains like Cardano do only require a minimal amount of electrical energy for running the servers which represent the network.
Holders of the Cardano cryptocurrency Ada can stake their funds to a staking pool like RENEW pool to get a yearly return on their investment of up to 4.x%.
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Cardano,
Proof of stake,
Proof of Work and
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