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Think of consensus mechanisms as the engine that keeps a blockchain running. Proof‑of‑Work (PoW) spins out new blocks by solving hard puzzles—power‑hungry but battle‑tested. Proof‑of‑Stake (PoS) picks validators by the amount they lock up, cutting energy use but still secure. New hybrids like PoS‑PoW, DPoS, and sharding aim to balance speed, security, and sustainability. Stay curious; the next upgrade could redefine how we trust the ledger.