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What Is the Concept of ‘Finality’ in a Proof-of-Stake System?

Finality refers to the point at which a transaction is irreversibly part of the blockchain and cannot be altered or reverted, even if a malicious actor attempts a 51% attack. In PoS systems, this is often achieved after a certain number of block confirmations, ensuring the ledger's immutability.

How Do Different Blockchain Consensus Mechanisms (E.g. Proof-of-Stake Vs. Proof-of-Work) Impact the Level of Non-Repudiation?
How Does the Concept of ‘Finality’ Relate to Blockchain Security and the Risk of a 51% Attack?
What Is the Difference between an Unconfirmed and a Confirmed Transaction?
What Is the Concept of ‘Irreversibility’ in Blockchain Transactions?