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Proof-of-Authority (PoA)

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Proof of authority (PoA) is an algorithm used with blockchains that delivers comparatively fast transactions through a consensus mechanism based on identity as a stake. It was proposed by Ethereum co-founder Gavin Wood as an alternative to Proof-of-Stake (PoS) and Proof-of-Work (PoW).

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