Connect with us

Press Release

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

Published

5 years ago

on

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

About Author

Alex Jacob

Alex Jacob is a literature author. He was born in Chicago. Alex passion is writing news articles. He writes number of articles and published it.

See author's posts

Disclaimer: The views, suggestions, and opinions expressed here are the sole responsibility of the experts. No Digi Observer journalist was involved in the writing and production of this article.

Related Topics:
Continue Reading

Press Release

The World’s First Global Energy Drink Ranking Accidentally Revealed Something Much Bigger

Published

8 hours ago

on

May 21, 2026

By

What’s Actually in Your Energy Drink Depends on Where You Live

MONTREAL, QC – 21/05/2026 – (SeaPRwire) – A beverage expert spent six months collecting and assessing energy drinks from all six continents to create the world’s first objective global ranking of the category. But during the process, an unexpected discovery emerged: depending on the continent, energy drinks are fundamentally different products.

WORLDWIDE COLLECTION & ASSESSMENT

Pat Eckert, an internationally recognised German beverage professional and certified water sommelier, realised that nobody had ever created an objective global ranking of energy drinks. This was despite energy drinks being one of the world’s largest and most discussed beverage categories, while cars, phones, wines, films, and many other consumer sectors already have serious worldwide rankings.

So over roughly half a year, he and his team collected energy drinks from all six inhabited continents and assessed each one using the same professional 36-criteria framework, focused on measurable product quality, ingredients, transparency, and formulation standards. Top-performing products were submitted for laboratory testing and analytical verification. This became the Six Continents Index – built to be professional, rigorous, and objective.

The original goal was simple: to identify which brands objectively perform best worldwide.

However, during the assessment, another finding emerged almost accidentally: energy drinks are not really the same category across continents. Different regions follow very different product philosophies – from Europe’s strong focus on pasteurisation, to Asia’s preference for real sugar, to North America’s heavy reliance on artificial formulations, sweeteners and preservatives.

So the project ultimately became both the world’s first objective global energy drink ranking and a snapshot of how differently the category is formulated around the world.

The Shock FindingS

  • Europe goes natural. South America goes artificial.
    85.7% of European energy drinks were pasteurised, compared with 12% in North America and under 1% in South America.
  • Asia still uses real sugar. North America barely does.
    In Asia, 78.9% of energy drinks used real sugar. In North America: just 8%. They are effectively drinking a different product.
  • North America runs on sweeteners. The rest of the world mostly does not.
    84% of North American energy drinks relied entirely on artificial sweeteners. In Europe: just 4.2%. In Asia, Australia, South America, and Africa: almost none.
  • Australia vitaminizes. North America simplifies.
    Australian drinks averaged 4.2 vitamins per product, compared with just 2.9 in North America.
  • Aspartame is still used worldwide, especially in Africa
    Aspartame (classified by WHO/IARC as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” (Group 2B)), was used in 10.5% of products worldwide, with 43% of those aspartame-containing products found in Africa.
  • BPA-free labelling was almost invisible worldwide.
    Only 1.4% of the global sample clearly carried BPA-free labelling.
  • North America – the world’s largest energy drink market by revenue – ranked last overall among the six continents.

Europe pasteurises. North America sweetens artificially. Asia uses real sugar. Australia vitaminizes. Same category, completely different product philosophies.

GLOBAL BRAND NOTES

Among the many brands assessed across six continents, two stood out for reasons beyond the ranking. Red Bull was the only energy drink brand found in virtually every market assessed worldwide, while Japan’s Lipovitan-D was the oldest brand in the study, having been on the market since 1962.

HIGHEST-SCORING PRODUCTS

At the continental level, Europe achieved the highest overall score in the index. Australia & Oceania ranked second, followed by Asia in third place.

At brand level, HELL Energy from Hungary achieved the highest overall score for objective product quality in the index. Second place went to 28 BLACK from Germany, followed by TAKE OFF, also from Germany.

FULL FINDINGS

Further findings, methodology, and background information are available on request at www.sixcontinentsindex.com

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The Six Continents Index was led by Pat Eckert and his team. Eckert is a German certified water sommelier and independent beverage expert whose previous work has been featured by The Guardian, ABC News, The Telegraph, L’Express, Der Spiegel, and the BBC.

Assessed brands were not notified in advance, did not apply, and had no involvement in the evaluation. No paid participation, sponsorship, or commercial influence played any role.

MEDIA CONTACT

Brand: Fine Liquids

Contact: Pat Eckert

Email: pat@fine-liquids.com

Website: https://sixcontinentsindex.com

About Author

Cloud PR Wire

See author's posts

Disclaimer: The views, suggestions, and opinions expressed here are the sole responsibility of the experts. No Digi Observer journalist was involved in the writing and production of this article.

Continue Reading

Press Release

Techysquad Introduces Unified Forex CRM & Client Onboarding Platform for Modern Brokerages

Published

8 hours ago

on

May 21, 2026

By

A single platform combining Forex CRM, automated client onboarding, and full brokerage workflow management — built for brokers who demand speed, compliance, and scale.

Dubai, UAE, May 21st, 2026 — Techysquad, a specialist provider of financial technology solutions, providing a unified Forex CRM platform — an integrated system combining client relationship management, client onboarding software, and brokerage automation under one roof. The platform is purpose-built for Forex brokers, prop trading firms, and financial services operators seeking to streamline operations, reduce onboarding friction, and accelerate client growth.

What Problem Does It Solve?

For years, brokerages have juggled disconnected tools — a standalone CRM here, a KYC portal there, manual onboarding workflows patched together with spreadsheets. The result is slow client activation, compliance risk, and lost revenue. Techysquad’s brokerage CRM eliminates this fragmentation entirely.

The platform delivers a complete, connected workflow: leads enter the system, move through automated KYC and document verification, get assigned to account managers, and are activated — all within a single interface. There is no data migration, no switching between platforms, and no manual handoffs.

Platform Highlights

The Techysquad Forex CRM platform is built around three core pillars. First, a full-featured brokerage CRM that tracks every client interaction, manages IB (Introducing Broker) relationships, and provides real-time pipeline visibility across sales and retention teams. Second, an end-to-end client onboarding software module that automates document collection, identity verification, account approval, and welcome communications — reducing activation time from days to minutes. Third, a brokerage automation engine that handles routine tasks including deposit and withdrawal processing, compliance alerts, reporting, and multi-level IB commission calculations without manual intervention.

Why This Matters For The Forex Industry

The global retail Forex market continues to expand, with new brokers launching across emerging markets and existing firms under pressure to improve client experience while containing operational costs. The best Forex CRM is one that doesn’t just store contacts — it drives revenue by shortening the journey from lead to funded account. Techysquad has engineered its platform with that outcome as the primary design principle.

“Brokers don’t have time to manage software — they need software that manages itself. That’s exactly what we built.”

Availability

The Techysquad Forex CRM platform is available globally with immediate access for new clients. Brokerages can request a demo or begin onboarding at techysquad.com. The team offers white-glove implementation support, custom integrations with leading MT4/MT5 trading platforms, and dedicated account management from day one.

About Techysquad

Techysquad is a financial technology company specialising in Forex CRM, client onboarding software, and brokerage automation solutions. The company serves retail and institutional brokers globally, providing technology that powers the full client lifecycle from acquisition through retention. For more information, visit techysquad.com.

About Author

Cloud PR Wire

See author's posts

Disclaimer: The views, suggestions, and opinions expressed here are the sole responsibility of the experts. No Digi Observer journalist was involved in the writing and production of this article.

Continue Reading

Press Release

Atlas Reserve Precious Metals Launches Transparent Gold IRA and Silver IRA Platform for Retirement Investors

Published

12 hours ago

on

May 21, 2026

By

Atlas Reserve Precious Metals LLC is a Wyoming-registered precious metals dealer focused on transparent pricing, physical delivery options, and secure depository storage for self-directed retirement investors. The company provides access to IRS-eligible bullion products, allocated storage solutions, and rollover support services for qualified retirement accounts, founded on the principle that physical gold and silver should be accessible, understandable, and fairly priced for Americans seeking to diversify their retirement portfolios with tangible assets.

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States, 21st May 2026 – Atlas Reserve Precious Metals LLC, a Wyoming-registered precious metals dealer, has announced the official launch of its physical gold and silver bullion platform designed for self-directed Gold IRAs and Silver IRAs. The company provides access to IRS-eligible gold and silver coins and bars, supported by transparent spot-plus-premium pricing and allocated storage through U.S.-based depositories.

The platform was developed to provide a straightforward process for individuals seeking to include physical precious metals within self-directed retirement account structures. Atlas Reserve supports rollovers from eligible retirement accounts, including traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, and 401(k) plans, with dedicated support throughout the account transfer process.

“Atlas Reserve gives American investors a simple, transparent way to allocate a portion of their 401(k) or IRA into physical precious metals”

said Diren Tercanoglu, Director and Founder of Atlas Reserve Precious Metals LLC. 

“IRS-eligible gold and silver bullion at true low markups, combined with secure allocated storage and the flexibility of physical delivery – that is the foundation of what Atlas Reserve offers. The goal is to make real, physical assets accessible without the high fees or complexity that have historically made Gold IRAs difficult for everyday investors.”

Gold IRA and Silver IRA Platform Features

Atlas Reserve provides IRS-approved gold and silver coins and bars eligible for self-directed retirement accounts. Pricing follows a transparent spot-plus-premium structure with no undisclosed fees, offering investors clear visibility into premiums and transaction costs. The platform supports seamless rollover processing from 401(k)s, traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, and other qualified plans. Storage is fully allocated and insured through leading U.S. depositories, with physical delivery available for investors who prefer direct possession.

401(k) to Gold IRA Rollover Guide

To support investors navigating the rollover process, Atlas Reserve has published a free educational resource covering eligibility requirements, IRS rules, custodian selection, and step-by-step rollover procedures. The guide is available at:

https://atlasreserve.global/ira/rollover-guide

About Atlas Reserve Precious Metals LLC

Atlas Reserve Precious Metals LLC is a Wyoming-registered precious metals dealer focused on transparent pricing, physical delivery options, and secure depository storage for self-directed retirement investors. The company provides access to IRS-eligible bullion products, allocated storage solutions, and rollover support services for qualified retirement accounts, founded on the principle that physical gold and silver should be accessible, understandable, and fairly priced for Americans seeking to diversify their retirement portfolios with tangible assets.

Website: https://atlasreserve.global

 

PR distributed by crmoonboy (crmoon): https://t.me/crmoon

 

Media Contact

Organization: Atlas Reserve Precious Metals LLC

Contact Person: Diren Tercanoglu

Website: https://atlasreserve.global/

Email:
admin@atlasreserve.global

Contact Number: +13076224606

City: Cheyenne

State: Wyoming

Country:United States

Release id:45242

The post Atlas Reserve Precious Metals Launches Transparent Gold IRA and Silver IRA Platform for Retirement Investors appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire makes no warranties or representations in connection with it. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency and does not endorse or verify the claims made in this release. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section

file

About Author

Cloud PR Wire

See author's posts

Disclaimer: The views, suggestions, and opinions expressed here are the sole responsibility of the experts. No Digi Observer journalist was involved in the writing and production of this article.

Continue Reading

LATEST POST

Like Us
Follow Us
Subscribe Us
Follow Us