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Behind High Energy Consumption of Blockchain: PoS Consensus Mechanism To Be A Solution

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The energy consumption of Blockchain

Recently, Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla, posted on Twitter saying that: Bitcoin can consume too much in mining and transaction process, such excessive fossil fuel consumption will result in negative impacts on the ecosystem. The Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin also noticed the high power consumption problem in Blockchain technology. He presented that Ethereum would change its consensus mechanism from PoW to PoS to reduce the power consumption caused by the mining process in PoW-based technologies like the Bitcoin. From a global view, energy consumption issues are concerned by an increasing number of countries. To urge the efficient power usage, many countries and organizations have set up environmental protection plans, such as the UN’s SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) and the US carbon neutrality, etc.

In this context, the future development of a technology need to consider the sustainable development and environmental friendliness as one of the important metrics and goals. As an emerging technology for privacy protection, Blockchain presents excellent protection capabilities. However, such capabilities rely on the large-scale computing resources and result in a large amount of power consumption. Part of the reasons for such high power consumption are due to the PoW (Proof of Work) consensus mechanism which has high demands on the performance of the Blockchain nodes.

Besides energy consumption, other concerns of the consensus mechanism

The technology of the base layer of the Blockchain has the advantages like anonymous, Immutable, decentralized and so on. To achieve these advantages, Blockchain enhances the privacy and protect the transaction process by increasing the cost of network participation. The core concept of the early-stage PoW consensus mechanism is based on the workload cost.  The credibility need to be proved by the cost of a lot of work. In this case, the machines that maintain the ledgers (also referred to as mining nodes) need to continually crack complex math puzzles to obtain Bitcoin as rewards. This computing process not only needs to rely on a large amount of computing resources, but also sacrifices part of the scalability on the Blockchain to ensure safety. When it comes to the boosting growing of transaction volume, this mechanism will not be able to meet high-speed and large-scale processing demands. Based on such limitations of PoW, PoS (Proof of stake) is gaining more and more attention to work as a consensus mechanism with low resource consumption and guaranteed decentralization, safety and scalability.

In a PoS-based Blockchain system, nodes do not have to consume much power to compete for accounting rights. The priority of accounting rights is measured by the amount of stake holdings. In this way, the nodes no longer consume a large amount of electricity to calculate the hash functions, thereby solving the high energy consumption issues in PoW mechanism. In spite of the improved efficiency in PoS, the safety of the mechanism is affected. Therefore, in order to ensure the reliable operation of PoS, the researchers need to develop reliable algorithms from the trade-off among the decentralization, safety and scalability.

Unique advantages of PlatON PoS

With the issues caused by the PoW mechanism has been widely criticized, more and more Blockchain technologies inclined to choose or transit to the PoS-based consensus mechanisms. This results in a boosting growing of the PoS-based Blockchain frameworks in recent years. As the world leader in computing privacy area, PlatON has rooted and researched in privacy computing technologies many years. PlatON’s research and practice in consensus mechanisms are also forward-looking. The PPoS (PlatON PoS) consensus mechanism uses off-chain identity, credit mechanisms and procedural arrangements to provide a scheme to select a number of verification nodes from many participating nodes as fair and randomly as possible. Hence, PPoS can effectively inhibit bribery, collusion, etc., and reduce the consensus cost and improve the system scalability by optimizing technical details. Meanwhile, ensuring the decentralization and scalability, PlatON further enhances the system safety by combining the experiences in computing privacy area. The Alaya network based on PlatON PoS has been operating stably and efficiently for a long time, successfully solving the problem of over-centralization of the system, reducing network communication complexity and message complexity, improving consensus efficiency and the entire Blockchain transaction processing performance. In this case, the safety and liveness of the technology are verified. PlatON has been able to improve its PoS mechanism through its attention to every detail, continuous attempts, active exploration of cutting-edge areas, and forward-looking plans in the future development. Next step, PlatON will continue actively promoting the efficient network operation with high-quality code, providing efficient, high-availability, distributed and sustainable infrastructure applicable for diverse industrial and commercial use cases, and supporting the exchange of data flows in the global world.

References:

1.PlatON has launched the “Rally around the Galaxy” and launched a comprehensive simulation test, https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/UeIRWj2lKJ7b1umSqU8_yQ

2. [Long Article Explained] What is the Giskard Consensus Mechanism? | Technology Cloud Atlas, https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/4yHenrGH0E7zzLBuN58BJg

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Framewell – Answer to a Broken Door-Buying Experience

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United States, 9th Feb 2026, – For decades, replacing a front door has been an unnecessarily complicated and opaque process for both homeowners and the professionals who serve them. Homeowners have been pushed into showrooms with limited selections and inflated pricing, while contractors and small dealers have been forced to navigate inconsistent supply, rigid pricing structures, and products designed around retail constraints rather than real installation needs.

Framewell was founded to change that experience by creating a simpler, more transparent way to source high-quality, design-forward entry door systems through a modern ecommerce model.

The launch of Framewell introduces fiberglass entry doors built for homeowners seeking architectural impact and for contractors and small dealers who need reliable access, consistent pricing, and products that perform as expected in the field. Our collections reflect a broader shift in how essential home upgrades are researched, specified, priced, and delivered.

Framewell - Answer to a Broken Door-Buying Experience

Fixing a Broken Door-Buying Experience

The traditional entry door market has long prioritized distribution efficiency over real-world outcomes. Showroom-based sales models limit design flexibility, inflate costs through multiple layers of markup, and leave homeowners with little clarity around product options. At the same time, contractors and small dealers face long lead times, fragmented sourcing, volume requirements, and administrative friction that slows projects and compresses margins.

Framewell removes those barriers.

By selling directly, Framewell gives homeowners, contractors, and small dealers clear access to complete entry configurations, bundle pricing, and dependable delivery without the pressure or constraints of brick-and-mortar retail. For professionals, this means fewer sourcing delays, easier reorders, and greater confidence in what arrives on the jobsite. For homeowners, it means clarity, control, and fewer surprises.

Our focus is not just on selling doors. It is about giving homeowners a better way to choose and live with their front entry, and giving contractors and small dealers a fastermore flexibleand more competitive way to sourceand deliver entry solutions without the friction that has defined this category for years.

Framewell - Answer to a Broken Door-Buying Experience

Direct Access for Homeowners and Contractors

Framewell’s direct-to-consumer approach benefits both homeowners and trade professionals.

  • For homeowners, it provides access to design-led entry systemswithout showroom markups, along with the ability to explore configurations online at their own pace. Orders are delivered directly to their home, eliminating the inconvenience of coordinating pickups or handling bulky products themselves.
  • For contractors and small dealers, it offers a dependable source of high-cost-performance products on demand without the hassle of traditional industry bottlenecks, pricing, or volume requirements. Small and mid-size contractors can source exactly what they need for their projects at price points that were historically reserved for large-scale production builders.

By aligning pricing with product value rather than retail overhead, Framewell creates a more efficient and predictable buying experience for all parties involved.

Framewell - Answer to a Broken Door-Buying Experience

Understanding our Products

Framewell’s product collections are organized around three clear design approaches to help homeowners, contractors, and small dealers quickly identify the right entry system for each project. The Foundations Collection offers timeless, versatile designs that work across a wide range of home styles and renovation needs. The Modern Collection focuses on clean lines and contemporary forms for those seeking a more streamlined, architectural look. The Craftsman Collection emphasizes warmth, detail, and traditional character inspired by classic craftsmanship. Together, these three collections represent a broad range of aesthetics and design preferences, giving customers greater control and confidence in selecting an entry that fits their home and project goals.

Every door in a Framewell collection is delivered as a complete entry system, eliminating the guesswork often associated with sourcing doors, sidelites, and glass styles from multiple suppliers. This system-based approach creates a simpler path to a cohesive, well-balanced front entry with consistent design and reliable fit.

Foundations Collection (Classic ¾ Lite with Hammered Glass)

This black ¾ lite with 4-lite divider bars and matching sidelites uses traditional panel detailing with softly textured glass to create a front entry that feels warm, balanced, and inviting. The centered door panel and matching sidelites create a lot of area for natural light to come into the home while using the texture of the glass to preserve privacy.

Framewell - Answer to a Broken Door-Buying Experience

Modern Collection (Contemporary 1 Lite with Metal Inlay)

This black contemporary front door features a smooth, modern surface with clean horizontal lines that create a balanced, architectural look. A full-height frosted lite brings natural light into the entry while maintaining privacy, adding contrast and vertical emphasis to the design. The silver V-grooved lines add subtle contrast and definition, breaking up the smooth surface to create a clean, modern rhythm.

Framewell - Answer to a Broken Door-Buying Experience

Craftsman Collection (Hand-brushed ¾ Lite with Ironwork)

This hand brushed ¾ lite with wrought iron entry highlights traditional detailing through a textured glass panel and decorative wrought iron paired with a hand applied, brushed, and painted finish. The brushed application introduces depth, texture, and warmth, with subtle variations that give the door a natural, lived-in character.

Framewell - Answer to a Broken Door-Buying Experience

Moving Beyond the Trade-Offs of Wood vs. Steel

Historically, homeowners and contractors choosing an entry door have faced a narrow set of compromises. Wood doors deliver visual appeal for a price but require ongoing maintenance and are vulnerable to moisture and temperature changes. Steel doors historically were a budget option to offer security but are prone to denting, rusting, and limited design flexibility. Both as a cost-effective and materially driven solution, Fiberglass has become the answer to the material problems doors face every day.

Designed for Everyday Living and Energy Efficiency

In addition to visual impact, Framewell doors are designed to support everyday comfort. With insulated cores, tight weather seals, and energy-conscious glass options, the doors help limit heat loss in colder months and reduce heat gain in warmer seasons, supporting more stable indoor temperatures and lower energy costs over time.

About Framewell

Framewell is a direct-to-consumer provider of fiberglass entry door systems with its roots in the American market. Built for both homeowners and the professionals who support them, Framewell offers a simpler, more transparent way to source modern entry solutions without the constraints of traditional retail and distribution models.

By combining thoughtful design, dependable performance, and an ecommerce-first approach, Framewell helps homeowners upgrade their front entry with confidence and ease, while giving contractors and small dealers reliable access to consistent, competitive pricing, clear specifications, and streamlined ordering.

Guided by a brand philosophy centered on transparency, customer-first service, and practical design, Framewell bridges the gap between high-end aesthetics and accessible pricing, creating entry systems that you feel right at home with.

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Chantal Triay Named 2026 “49 Under 49” Honoree by California State University, Long Beach for Leadership and Community Impact

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Los Angeles, CA, United States, 9th Feb 2026 – Chantal Triay, Executive Director of Corazon, has been named a 2026 “49 Under 49” honoree by California State University, Long Beach, recognizing her professional leadership, philanthropic commitment, and sustained impact across construction, education, and community development.

The 49 Under 49 program celebrates alumni under the age of 49 who are making meaningful, transformative contributions in their communities and beyond. The distinction reflects the university’s founding year of 1949 and honors graduates whose work demonstrates excellence, service, and long-term impact.

Triay was selected for her work leading Corazon’s mission to provide safe housing, expand educational access, and support family and community development initiatives in underserved communities in Mexico. As Executive Director, she oversees the organization’s Construction, Education, and Family and Community programs, which focus on addressing housing insecurity, creating leadership pathways, and breaking cycles of poverty through practical, community-driven solutions.

One of Corazon’s most recognized initiatives, the “Build a House in a Day” program, brings U.S. volunteers to Mexico to construct a permanent home for a family in need in a single day. The program provides immediate stability while fostering cross-border collaboration and service learning.

Before entering the nonprofit sector, Triay built her career in the construction industry, managing complex projects across Southern California, including sustainable developments, prefabricated structures, and medical research facilities. She became the first woman construction Superintendent at one of the region’s top Tenant Improvement Contractors, a firm also recognized as one of Southern California’s leading women-owned businesses.

Her expertise has led to invitations to speak at international construction conferences in China on sustainability, construction technology, and global industry trends. She has also served as a speaker at the Beach Women in Engineering Conference at California State University, Long Beach, and continues to work closely with the university’s Construction Engineering Management Department to provide students with hands-on learning and service opportunities.

In addition to her professional work, Triay is the author of The Girl Who Said She Could, a children’s book focused on confidence, perseverance, and empowerment. In 2023, she was recognized by Entrepreneur’s Herald Magazine as one of the “Top 30 Women Leaders to Look Out For.”

Looking ahead, Triay plans to continue expanding Corazon’s impact by deepening partnerships, strengthening leadership development programs, and bridging construction, education, and community service to create sustainable, long-term change.

“The recognition reflects the collective work of the communities and partners I am honored to serve,” said Triay. “Lasting impact comes from access, education, and opportunity working together.”

About Corazon

Corazon is a nonprofit organization that delivers practical solutions to address housing insecurity, limited access to education, and long-term economic stability in Mexico. Corazón provides families with secure homes, access to electricity and sanitation, scholarships, mentorship, vocational training, and leadership development opportunities. The organization’s volunteer-driven programs are designed to create stability, empowerment, and generational impact.

For more information, visit https://www.corazon.org or follow Corazon on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/corazoncommunity/.

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Sephora Gift Cards: Balance Verification and Secondary Market Exchange Overview

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Nigeria, 9th Feb 2026Sephora gift cards are commonly used for the purchase of cosmetics, skincare products, fragrances, and beauty accessories from the international beauty retailer Sephora. While the cards are widely distributed globally, access to Sephora retail outlets and supported online purchasing options remains limited in several regions, including parts of Africa.

As a result, individuals in countries such as Nigeria and Ghana often hold unused Sephora gift cards. In these situations, secondary market exchange has emerged as an alternative option, allowing cardholders to convert unused balances into local currency rather than leaving the value dormant.

A Sephora gift card is a prepaid card issued by Sephora that can be redeemed for eligible products either in physical Sephora stores or through the company’s official online platform. The cards are available in both physical and electronic formats and are commonly issued as gifts for personal or corporate occasions.

Before entering any exchange process, confirming the remaining balance on a Sephora gift card is an essential step. Balance verification can be completed through Sephora’s official website by entering the card number and associated PIN on the designated balance-check page. Verifying the balance ensures accurate valuation during any resale or exchange process.

In regions where direct use of Sephora gift cards is limited, secondary exchange platforms facilitate the ability to sell Sephora gift cards for cash. These platforms typically support both physical and electronic gift cards and operate across multiple countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, and other international markets. The exchange process generally involves card verification followed by settlement in local currency through supported payment channels.

The growing demand for structured gift card exchange services has led to the development of digital platforms that focus on secure verification, standardized pricing mechanisms, and timely settlement. Such platforms serve users who wish to repurpose the value of unused gift cards across a wide range of supported brands.

Sephora gift cards continue to hold monetary value regardless of geographic limitations on redemption. Through balance verification and regulated exchange processes, cardholders are able to convert unused cards into spendable funds in regions where direct redemption may not be feasible.

About Migo – Sell Gift Cards

Migo – Sell Gift Cards is a digital gift card trading platform that facilitates gift card-to-cash exchanges for users in Nigeria, Ghana, and select international markets. The platform supports more than 30 gift card brands across retail, gaming, and digital services, including Sephora gift card exchanges. Migo provides card verification and settlement services through its mobile applications and online platform.

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