Proof-of-stake and Ouroboros: the most environmentally sustainable blockchain protocolOuroboros is the first peer-reviewed, verifiably secure blockchain protocol, and Cardano is the first blockchain to implement it. Ouroboros enables the Cardano network’s decentralization, and allows it to sustainably scale to global requirements without, crucially, compromising security. The protocol is the culmination of tireless effort, building on foundational research, and is propelled by a vision for mo...

Proof-of-stake and Ouroboros: the most environmentally sustainable blockchain protocolOuroboros is the first peer-reviewed, verifiably secure blockchain protocol, and Cardano is the first blockchain to implement it. Ouroboros enables the Cardano network’s decentralization, and allows it to sustainably scale to global requirements without, crucially, compromising security. The protocol is the culmination of tireless effort, building on foundational research, and is propelled by a vision for mo...