Proof-of-work and proof-of-stake, we’ve all heard the terms, often framed as one against the other, like Coke and Pepsi. But at its core, they both try to solve the same problem, the consensus of trust in a blockchain network.

However, the issue of achieving consensus has ignited a fiery disagreement between the two camps.

On today's CoinMarketCap Explain Like I'm 5 we discover what exactly is the difference between proof of work and proof of stake.

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