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What Is the Main Disadvantage Proof-of-Activity Aims to Solve Compared to Pure Proof-of-Work?

Proof-of-Activity (PoA) primarily aims to reduce the massive energy consumption associated with pure Proof-of-Work (PoW) systems. In PoW, miners constantly expend energy to solve complex puzzles, leading to high operational costs and environmental concerns.

By switching to a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) phase for block validation, PoA significantly lowers the overall computational demand. This makes the network more sustainable and economically viable in the long term.

How Does PoW’s Energy Consumption Compare to the Costs of Operating a Traditional Financial Clearinghouse?
How Does PoS Affect the Energy Consumption of a Network?
How Does Proof-of-Stake (PoS) Aim to Reduce Energy Consumption Compared to PoW?
What Is the Environmental Impact of Bitcoin Mining and the Concept of ‘Green’ Energy Mining?