Idiom idiom
Proof of Stake
Meaning
A consensus method in which validators stake coins as collateral instead of mining.
Examples
“Ethereum switched to Proof of Stake.”
“Under Proof of Stake, validators lock up coins as a deposit instead of running power-hungry miners.”
“Proof of Stake replaces raw computation with financial risk: a validator who tries to cheat can have their staked coins destroyed, a penalty known as slashing.”
Origin
disputed origin
disputed origin
Stake means committing assets as collateral.
Last updated July 19, 2026