This article has been translated from English to Gen Z Slang.

Proof of Stake (PoS) is basically the vibe check for a cryptocurrency’s blockchain to hit up that distributed consensus. 😎

Unlike Proof of Work or PoW, where you need to flex major computational swag, with PoS you just need to have some sweet coinage (like your total coin stash) to dip into the transaction scene and craft new blocks. One major W for PoS over PoW is that it sips way less energy. 🌱✨