diff --git a/The-Merge/proof-of-stake.md b/The-Merge/proof-of-stake.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a02fc9e --- /dev/null +++ b/The-Merge/proof-of-stake.md @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +## Notes on proof-of-stake Ethereum + +
+ + +* The algorithm used in proof-of-stake Ethereum is called [LMD-GHOST]() and it works by identifying the fork that has the greatest weight of attestations in its history. +* The threat of a 51% attack still exists on proof-of-stake but it's riskier for attackers.