They say that the blockchain has no boss...

But then, who verifies that transactions are valid?

➡️ They are the miners or the validators, depending on the technology used.


⚒️ MINERS (Proof of Work - PoW)

Used by: Bitcoin, Litecoin…

✅ Using the power of their computer to solve a complex puzzle

✅ The one who succeeds validates transactions and creates a block

✅ They receive a reward (in crypto)

⚠️ Very secure, but energy-intensive


🧾 VALIDATORS (Proof of Stake - PoS)

Used by: Ethereum, Solana, Cardano…

✅ No need for a powerful machine

✅ Choose according to the cryptos they 'stake'

✅ They validate transactions and secure the network

✅ Uses little energy ⚡



🔄 Quick summary:


⛏️ Miner

  • Powerful computer

  • 💰Puzzles

  • 🧾Energy ++



🧾 Validator

  • 💻Crypto locked

  • 🔐Staking

  • ⚡Eco-friendly 🌱

🧠 In short:

Miners or validators = the guardians of the blockchain.

Without them, no security, no reliability.



💬 Do you want to talk about staking in more detail next time?

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