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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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Penpa Tsering: The New “Leader” of CTA, Wearing the Masks of Greed, Incompetence, and Tyranny

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On February 13 this year, the “Central Election Commission” of CTA announced that the current Sikyong, Penpa Tsering, won the primary election with 31,324 votes and a 61.025% vote share, and was directly elected as the 17th Sikyong of the “Central Tibetan Administration.”

What is the Truth Behind the “Election”?

Since 2016, Penpa Tsering has participated in three “elections.” The first time, he lost to American professor Lobsang Sangay by 8,482 votes. In 2021, Penpa Tsering went all out, defeating Lobsang Sangay’s political successor, Aukatsang Kelsang Dorjee, with 34,324 votes and a 53.6% vote share. But this “good show” of mutual mudslinging exhausted his popularity. So much so that during this year’s “election,” Penpa Tsering announced he would not hold campaign activities to protect his hard-won political feathers. Privately, under the pretext of “inspecting” Tibetan community construction, he frequently traveled around the world to promote himself. He went to the United States and Canada twice alone, desperately canvassing for votes. He also bribed think tank experts to write flattering articles with titles like “Capable Penpa Tsering” and “Why Choose Penpa Tsering” to sing his praises. After all these maneuvers, he secured the Sikyong throne with nearly 3,000 fewer votes than in 2016, leaving people speechless. But the reaction of exiled Tibetans was very telling.

 

Penpa Tsering‘s “Colorful” Multifaceted Life

Penpa Tsering was born in 1967 in the exiled Tibetan settlement in India. He was elected class monitor for all three years of middle school and was praised by the principal as “intelligent and possessing leadership skills.” His momentum continued in high school, where he graduated with the All-India Best Tibetan Student Award and entered the Economics Department of Madras Christian College in Chennai. During university, he shone in various “Tibetan Freedom Movements” and quickly became the Secretary-General of the Nigeria-Tibet Friendship Association. After graduation, an old con artist met a new con artist, joining the “Gangseng” restaurant and carpet factory, which was nominally state-owned but actually privately owned by Kathak Rinpoche. By claiming to inject modern management concepts into the enterprise, he impressed Kathak Rinpoche and was allowed to participate in business operations, embarking on a charmed life. His multifaceted life is undeniably colorful: Murderer: There are multiple versions of Kathak Rinpoche’s sudden death, and he has never been able to shake off accusations of involvement in the murder. Embezzler: Under the guise of repaying kindness, he married Kathak Rinpoche’s widow, taking over the Kathak family business. Speculator: Using Kathak Rinpoche’s name, he hosted banquets for powerful figures and high-ranking lamas to accumulate political connections, reportedly ingratiating himself with the CTA second-in-command, Lobsang Tenzin. Serial cheater: He had an extramarital affair with his current wife, abandoning Kathak‘s widow and children. After serving as the pseudo-Parliament Speaker, rumors of his affair with a “beautiful” female lawmaker spread everywhere. Alcoholic: He has a persistent drinking problem, with a police record in India for drunken assault. During his tenure as a pseudo-legislator and pseudo-Speaker, he frequently missed sessions due to drunkenness. Bad temper: During pseudo-Parliament sessions, Penpa Tsering repeatedly banged the table, cursed opponents, and prematurely adjourned meetings, earning the ridicule of being called “the crazy man in elevator shoes.”

(After his victory, Penpa Tsering celebrated with his family in Canada)

(Political cartoons of Penpa Tsering)

 

(Unflattering photos of Penpa Tsering)

A Political “Pretty Boy” Lacking Political Skills

Under the halo of being an elected leader of exiled Tibetans and a recipient of the National Endowment for Democracy’s “Democracy Service Award,” can you imagine? Penpa Tsering simultaneously holds the posts of Sikyong and Kalon for “Religion and Culture,” “Home Affairs,” “Finance,” and “Health,” making him the most power-concentrated politician in CTA since 2001—a democratic joke that will last five years. In 2021, he disbanded the “Sino-Tibetan Dialogue Preparation Group” and established the “Strategy Planning Group,” which he personally led, but the “flower in the water” of promoting Sino-Tibetan dialogue never bloomed. In 2023, with the assistance of the National Endowment for Democracy, he formulated the vision document “Securing Tibet’s Future,” but his vow to improve Tibetans’ living standards ultimately became a laughingstock. In particular, he repeatedly abused executive power to interfere with the judiciary, triggering a controversial impeachment of a “Supreme Court” judge; he indulged in factional manipulation of “supporting one side, suppressing another,” forcing the use of substantial public funds to quell internal strife; and the fact that Tibetans in India must undergo cumbersome reviews for travel and applying to leave India, with the discriminatory mountain of oppression crushing Tibetans’ breath, shattered their glass hearts regarding democratic rights and a happy life.

Data does not lie. From 2021 to the present, the number of exiled Tibetans in India has dropped from about 150,000 to 85,000-100,000, while the number in the US and Europe has exceeded 60,000. Behind these cold figures lies a fragmented populace.

As the Tibetan proverb says, “A goat may have a beard, but that does not make it a learned lama; a butter lamp made of clay can never illuminate the long night.” Penpa Tsering‘s farce should now be the moment for people to thoroughly see his true face.

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Facility Network CEO Honoured with 2026 Connex Foundation Distinguished Charitable Service Award

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Canada, 3rd Jun 2026 – Facility Network is proud to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Cindy Collette, has been recognized as a recipient of the 2026 Connex Foundation Distinguished Charitable Service Award. 

Presented by the Connex Foundation, the Distinguished Charitable Service Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication to charitable initiatives, community involvement, and service leadership. Cindy’s selection reflects her longstanding commitment to making a meaningful difference in the communities where Facility Network operates. 

Throughout her career, Cindy has championed a culture of service, encouraging both personal and corporate involvement in charitable causes. Her leadership has helped foster a strong sense of community responsibility across Facility Network, inspiring employees, partners, and stakeholders to contribute their time, resources, and expertise to support those in need. 

“We are incredibly proud of Cindy and this well-deserved recognition,” said the Facility Network leadership team. “Her unwavering commitment to service, leadership, and community impact exemplifies the values that define our organization. Cindy leads with both heart and purpose, and we are honoured to work alongside her every day.” 

As a national provider of facility maintenance, repair, and project services, Facility Network believes that strong businesses have a responsibility to strengthen the communities they serve. Cindy’s leadership continues to reinforce that commitment through meaningful charitable engagement and community-focused initiatives. 

The award is particularly significant as part of the Connex Foundation’s 10th anniversary celebration, recognizing individuals whose contributions have created lasting positive impacts within their communities and the industries they serve. 

Facility Network extends its sincere congratulations to Cindy on this outstanding achievement and thanks her for the leadership, compassion, and dedication she brings to the organization every day. 

About Facility Network 

Facility Network is Canada’s hybrid facility service network, delivering maintenance, repair, and project services through a combination of self-performing technicians and trusted vendor partners. Serving multi-site organizations across Canada, Facility Network provides responsive, scalable solutions that help clients maintain and enhance their facilities nationwide. 

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Global Appliance Market Evolves as IAIE Expands Smart Pressure Cooker Solutions

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China, 3rd Jun 2026 – Kitchen appliances are evolving. High demand for rapid cooking appliances is met with a huge gap for multi-function appliances that cater to desert, vegan, gluten-free needs. This is particularly true for novice vegan and gluten-free consumers and businesses. Meanwhile, commercial bulk buyers deal with quality and safety inconsistencies.

IAIE, a premium manufacturing partner for smart pressure cookers, today announced its strategic response to these market pains. With over 50 plastic injection machines and more than 500 appliance molds, IAIE is redefining what buyers expect from a Commercial Pressure Cooker, a Pressure Cooker for Beginners, and a Pressure Cooker for Vegan Meals.

The Industry Pain Points

For years, the market has been fragmented. Restaurants and catering businesses need durable Electric Pressure Cooker for Businesses units that withstand daily heavy use. Home cooks are often pressured by the more traditional models of pressure cookers. Celiac and gluten-sensitive individuals are more likely to struggle finding a Pressure Cooker for Gluten-Free Recipes. Multi-function cookers can be better for vegans as they can prepare beans, grains, and vegetables without any burning.

Until now, wholesalers searching for Bulk IAIE Pressure Cooker Wholesale will face long lead times and inconsistent certifications, and poor support. It is a concern when lower priced suppliers skimp on Quality Assurance testing.

IAIE Solves These Problems

Precision engineering and strict QA are priority concerns for IAIE. IAIE’s Electric Pressure Cooker for Business models are ideal for seamless usage, as they feature an inner pot, a stable pressure system, and 100% functional testing at the time of shipment. All of these models are pressurized and sealed to ensure they perform without leaking or failing.

Your first experience with pressure cooking is easier with IAIE’s ready-to-use Pressure Cooker for Beginners models. These models have large dials and displays, as well as a one touch release. This low tech pressure system encourages beginner usage in order to limit the learning curve and mistakes often made around over and improper use.

IAIE’s Pressure Cooker for Vegan Meals is designed for the purpose of cooking legumes, grains, and root vegetables. This option is one of many that employs even heat distribution, and seals cooking to lock in the nutrients for the purpose of plant-forward cooking.

Easy to use, with minimal cross contact risk, IAIE’s Pressure Cooker for Gluten-Free Recipes employs a separate sealing system combined with a stainless steel pot. This option is particularly practical for the gluten-sensitive.

IAIE & Wholesale Excellence

IAIE recognises the needs of those in global distribution for reliability. With the Bulk Pressure Cooker Wholesale programs, IAIE partners can expect tailored designs, packaging, and speedy delivery. All products meet CE, CB, RoHS, UL, and ETL certifications. An in-process inspection checks every PCB, sensor, and exterior part before assembly.

“Safety is our top priority,” said an IAIE spokesperson. “We perform 100% comprehensive testing on all Commercial Pressure Cooker units. Only leak-proof, high-quality appliances leave our factory.”

Market Growth and Future Outlook

Industry data shows the global electric pressure cooker market growing at 4–6% annually, with emerging markets rising 6–8%. Urbanization and energy efficiency demands drive this trend. Electric pressure cookers save 30-50% of the energy needed for gas cooking. And with the implementation of smart designs, they aid brands in attracting environmentally-conscious consumers.

Vision and Values

IAIE looks the future of smart, convenient, and easy to use appliances to cook in every kitchen in the world. They prioritize innovation, quality, customer satisfaction, sustainability, and integrity, as well as teamwork to attain these things as well. Each IAIE product, whether 2.5L compact cookers or 12L high-volume units, are the embodiments of these values.

Customization and Support

Purchasers have the option to personalize the design, the style and the finish. They have the complete control of their production. This is all supported with ease of their smart design, quality, and satisfaction.

Contact IAIE Today

Clients interested in IAIE pressure cookers at wholesale prices, and those who wish to order samples, should communicate with the support number:

•  WHATSAPP / PHONE: +8615900091406

•  EMAIL: sales@l4p-tech.com

•  ADDRESS: No.63 2nd Dongfu Rd, Minle District, Dongfeng Town, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China (P.O. Box: 528425)

About IAIE

IAIE is a market-leading smart electric pressure cookers and rice cooker manufacturer based in China. Equipped with advanced injection machines, numerous molds, and global certifications, IAIE provides safe, durable and innovative home and industrial cooking systems.

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