I'm trying to understand blockchain technology and came across the term 'burn'. I want to know what constitutes as proof of burn in the blockchain context. What kind of evidence or mechanism demonstrates that coins have been burned?
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Maria
Wed Mar 05 2025
Proof of Burn (PoB) serves as a consensus algorithm in blockchain networks.
Tommaso
Tue Mar 04 2025
Its primary function is to validate transactions and ensure network security.
Valentina
Tue Mar 04 2025
The objective behind burning coins is to create a scarcity in the market.
Chiara
Tue Mar 04 2025
To participate in the validation process, individuals must "burn" a portion of their cryptocurrency holdings.