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Cardano is designed to be a flexible, sustainable, and scalable blockchain platform for running smart contracts. As its native token, ADA is one of the biggest cryptocurrencies by market cap.

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How Does Cardano's Proof of Stake (PoS) Mechanism Work?

Cardano's Proof of Stake (PoS) mechanism, known as **Ouroboros**, is a groundbreaking consensus algorithm designed to ensure security, scalability, and energy efficiency in blockchain networks. Unlike traditional Proof of Work (PoW) systems, which rely on computational power and energy-intensive mining, Cardano's PoS allows participants to validate transactions and create new blocks based on the amount of cryptocurrency they hold and are willing to stake. This approach not only reduces energy consumption but also democratizes participation, making it more accessible to a broader audience.
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