Alephium COO Explains Proof of Less Work on Bitcoin Takeover Podcast
Alephium COO Explains Proof of Less Work on Bitcoin Takeover Podcast
🤔 87% Less Energy, Same Security
Alephium's COO Maud Bannwart appeared on the Bitcoin Takeover Podcast to discuss their innovative Proof of Less Work (PoLW) consensus mechanism.
Key points:
- Maintains security of traditional Proof of Work
- Reduces energy consumption by 87%
- Optimized for smart contract execution
- Claims to be among fastest PoW layer-1 platforms
The discussion builds on Bannwart's recent appearance on XXI podcast, where she highlighted Alephium's position as a leading smart contract platform using PoW consensus.
Watch the full interview: Bitcoin Takeover Podcast
🎥 Media Minute On The Bitcoin Takeover Podcast, Alephium’s COO @MaudBannwart gives a quick brief on the logic behind Proof of Less Work. 💬" The network retain the security of classic Proof of Work, but will consume 87% less energy than if it was on classic PoW." $ALPH #PoLW
@TheVladCostea getting @MaudBannwart and @wachmc from @alephium to explain Proof of Less Work and the economics behind it.
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