EthereumBeginner11 min
What is Proof of Stake? How it works (Animated) + Ethereum 2.0
By Whiteboard Crypto
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Summary
Whiteboard Crypto explains Proof of Stake — how validators lock up (stake) ETH as collateral, how they are selected to create blocks, and what slashing means. Covers Ethereum's transition away from energy-intensive Proof of Work.
Key Concepts
Proof of StakeValidatorsStaking rewardsSlashingThe MergeETH 2.0
Things To Remember
- Ethereum switched from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake in September 2022 (The Merge).
- Validators must stake 32 ETH to run a full validator node.
- Slashing penalizes validators who behave maliciously.
- The Merge reduced Ethereum's energy consumption by ~99.95%.
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