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The blockchain consensus mechanism that selects validators based on staked cryptocurrency is called Proof of ________.

Answer: Stake

Proof of Stake selects block validators proportional to staked coins, reducing energy consumption vs Proof of Work. Used by Ethereum, Cardano, Solana. Critical for understanding crypto sustainability.

Topic Digital Currencies
Exam Relevance Banking, UPSC, SSC