Unique Features of Proof-of-Stake

Ironically, decentralization, one of crypto assets' vital features, is a potential Achilles heel too. Eliminating third parties from transactions enables peer-to-peer exchanges. However, the absence of a third party also creates loopholes for double-spending by mischievous parties. It's for this reason that networks agree on specific consensus mechanisms. They are the rules and procedures that all devices in a network follow to confirm that certain blockchain transactions are correct. They also help in protecting the network against malicious activities, thereby…