Proof of Work Basics

A high-level overview of the basic mechanics of Proof of Work as used by bitcoin.

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In just 15 slides, you'll get a solid foundation of bitcoin's consensus mechanism (what miners do and the role energy plays in making the network costly to attack).

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About the Author

Anil is author of The Bitcoin Handbook and The Treasury of Michael Saylor. He has previously worked with Swan, Unchained, and Bitcoin Magazine. Anil is also an angel investor in 10+ bitcoin-related startups.

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