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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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No More Faded Prints: Reliable Thermal Paper Rolls From Jin Bao Brother

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China, 9th May 2026 – Businesses world-wide have struggled with a common problem for decades. At some point, receipts, labels, and tickets printed with thermal paper all fade. This leads to faded record prints, questionable transactions, and operational inefficiencies. This issues tarnish a company’s reputation. It is incredibly damaging for a company when their receipts fade to the point of being unreadable within short time after a transaction has occured.

Jin Bao Brother has trusted and built the foundation of paper manufacturing for nearly 34 years. He has a straightforward genuine solution for companies. Thanks to advanced technology, Jin Bao Brother is able to produce high quality thermal paper for their clients. With their strict quality control and deep customization technology, clients will be able to have crisp and clear prints for years to come and not just days.

The Solution to an Ever-Changing Market

It is a common pain almost all retailers, logistics providers, and banks have. They buy thermal paper that not only fails to retain images after a short amount of exposure to some heat, light, and/or friction, but they also have unsatisfactory quality. This leads to logos, barcode, and numbers that are near unreadable and/or smudged. These issues lead to high return rates, a high amount of charge backs, and working hour loss.

Faded prints are more than an annoyance – they cost money,” says David, export manager at Jin Bao Brother. “That’s why we engineered every roll to offer exceptional image stability, even in warm warehouses or sunny storefronts.”

The company’s A4 thermal paper and thermal paper jumbo rolls use a premium heat-sensitive coating that resists fading. Independent tests show that prints remain legible for over five years under normal storage conditions – a critical feature for receipts, medical labels, and shipping documents.

Technology That Keeps Pace With Modern Demands

Jin Bao Brother does not rely on outdated methods. The factory in Dongguan operates fully automated coating, slitting, and packaging lines. This capability enables the team to manage every criterion of the situation: coatings of various weights, coatings with various smoothness levels, and coatings with various levels of sensitivity.

Modern consumers demand more than simple rolls. Jin Bao Brother designs solutions that meet and exceed the demand for printed thermal paper rolls made from sustainable materials with accurate barcodes and branding.

We provide logo printing on thermal rolls with 300 DPI printing resolution. Jin Bao Brother offers high-contrast and consistent outcomes, whether the requirement is a few dozen rolls for a small boutique or millions of jumbo rolls for a big box retailer based in the country.

Infinite Customization

Some manufacturers of bespoke thermal paper rolls forgo the traditional high purchase minimums or long wait times. Jin Bao Brother breaks that pattern.

Buyers can customize:

•  Roll width (57mm, 80mm, or any size)

•  Core diameter and outer length

•  Print content (logo, text, QR codes)

•  Packaging with private labels

•  Coating type (BPA-free, long-life, or top-coated)

Thanks to in-house slitting and printing lines, the company provides free samples within 7–10 days. Customers approve mass production only after assessing a printed thermal paper roll. This succinct prototyping process decreases time-to-market for businesses with a fresh POS system or a loyalty program.

Jin Bao Brother: Stringent Quality Control

Jin Bao Brother has a five-stage quality management system to catch defects early. All thermal paper jumbo rolls are assessed for uniformity of coating, edge smoothness, and heat response before cutting. Automated sensors verify roll diameter and alignment during slitting. The final inspection assesses print, moisture, and seal clarity quality.

Rolls that do not meet quality standards are removed and recycled, never shipped. This has led to partnerships with major brands such as Starbucks, McDonald’s, Walmart, and Deli.

Sourcing Made Simple

Overseas purchasing managers face a challenge of multiple suppliers: a different one jumbo rolls, another custom printing, and a third for finished packaging. Jin Bao Brother has it all.

The product offer includes:

•  Thermal paper for office and medical A4 printers

•  Jumbo thermal paper rolls for converters and distributors

•  Thermal paper rolls that are pre-printed with your logo, coupons, or instructions

•  Logo printing thermal rolls for retail, hospitality, and logistics

•  BPA-free and FSC-certified for the eco-conscious

As one of the few custom thermal paper roll manufacturers with its own coating line, Jin Bao Brother has the advantage of offering customer cost savings of 15-25% due to direct factory savings.

The Sustainable and the Certification

The developed modern economy requires greater environmental consideration from businesses. Jin Bao Brother currently meets the requirements for ISO9001, ISO14001, and FSC certifications. In all of our thermal paper rolls, BPA substitution has also complied with the EU and US regulations. Additionally, our factory is committed to using only virgin wood pulp from fully sustainable sources, and onsite production waste is completely recycled.

For buyers desiring logo printing thermal roll solutions and who are equally committed to green procurements, Jin Bao Brother is able to provide the full chain documentation from the raw material sources to the carbon footprint documents.

The Worldwide Logistics and the Multilingual Service

Supply chain partners develop a good working relationship. However, shipping delays and customs issues often derail these partnerships. Jin Bao Brother has a highly competent export team and is able to offer a fully inclusive service, from packing to document and freight clearance.

The general lead times are:

•  Sample rolls: 7-10 days

•  Bulk jumbo rolls: 3 to 7 days for stock sizes

•  Custom printed rolls: 15 to 20 days

Prompt global delivery is assured by our company whether via express, air, or sea shipping. Dongguan warehouses also guarantee supply stability and consistency, even in the busiest times. Dongguan warehouses guarantee a consistent supply, even in the most busy times. Our sales team speaks English, Chinese, and some Spanish, which provides seamless service to our customers in the Middle East, Europe, South America, and Africa.

The Challenge of Innovation

Jin Bao Brother intends to consistently innovate and show commitment to continual R & D. The company has many of its high tech solutions slated for an imminent commercial launch. These solutions include our jumbo rolls that are ultra-smooth and POS thermal printer paper in various colors for printed receipts. The company also plans to launch a digital ordering portal where buyers can upload artwork, choose sizes, and track orders in real time.

“We don’t just sell paper – we provide printing confidence,” adds David. “When a customer sees a receipt or label six months later and it’s still perfectly readable, that’s our success.”

About Jin Bao Brother

Founded in 1992, Jin Bao Brother is a factory-based paper manufacturer with full in-house capabilities: coating, slitting, printing, and packaging. The company produces copy paper, thermal paper rolls, NCR paper, and label stickers. With 34 years of export experience, it serves global brands and distributors from its 50,000㎡ high-tech industrial park in Dongguan.

For more information, visit HERE or contact:

•  Email: david@szjbxd.com

•  Phone: +86 13528665329

•  Address: Building A1, No. 202, Shaxin Road, Keyuan City, Tangxia Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong, China

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iRock Resumes Rebrands to iRock Executive Talent Partners, Expanding into Full-Scope Executive Talent Advisory and Fractional Leadership Strategy

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Strategic evolution positions the firm to serve Director-to-C-Suite leaders and growth-stage organizations with integrated career strategy, leadership development, and talent consulting

Dallas, Texas, United States, 9th May 2026 – Nickquolette Barrett, a nationally recognized executive career strategist and multi-certified certified executive career and leadership coach, today announced the rebrand of her firm from iRock Resumes to iRock Executive Talent Partners, reflecting a significant expansion from career document services into a comprehensive executive talent advisory and consultancy practice. The new brand and website (https://irockexecutivetalent.com/) officially launched on May 7, 2026, accompanied by a live broadcast on YouTube and LinkedIn.

This rebrand represents a deliberate market repositioning. As organizations face increasing pressure to scale, innovate, and compete, the cost of leadership misalignment has become more visible and more expensive. High-performing professionals are frequently overlooked, underutilized, or placed into roles that fail to leverage their full capabilities. The result is not only stalled careers, but also diminished organizational performance, missed growth opportunities, and weakened strategic execution.

iRock Executive Talent Partners is designed to address this challenge on both sides of the talent equation. The firm serves two distinct but interconnected audiences: senior professionals (Director through C-Suite) seeking strategic career elevation and positioning, and organizations requiring expert-level talent advisory without the overhead of full-time executive hires. This dual-market approach allows the firm to create alignment between leadership capability and business outcomes.

Under the new brand, the firm now operates across three core practice pillars: Fractional Leadership and Talent Strategy, Leadership Development and Executive Coaching, and Executive Career Strategy and Positioning. These services are built to support organizations navigating growth, transformation, and leadership transitions, while also empowering executives to position themselves for high-impact roles.

Central to the firm’s methodology are two proprietary frameworks. The iRock E.P.I.C. Leadership Program, which stands for Elevate Your Value, Perform with Power, Innovate Your Path, and Cultivate Legacy, focuses on developing leaders who can deliver measurable impact in complex environments. Complementing this is the iRock T.A.L.E.N.T. Framework, a comprehensive talent lifecycle system designed for organizations, including structured outplacement services powered by the firm’s C3 Method. Together, these systems create a cohesive strategy for identifying, developing, positioning, and retaining high-value leadership talent.

With 12 years in business as of May 25, 2026, the firm has evolved beyond its origins in career document development to become a strategic advisory partner for growth-stage and mid-market organizations generating between 2 million and 25 million dollars annually. These companies often require senior-level talent strategy and leadership guidance but may not have the resources or need for a full-time executive hire. iRock Executive Talent Partners fills that gap with fractional advisory solutions that deliver enterprise-level insight with greater flexibility.

The rebrand also marks a structural and philosophical shift away from a founder-centric model. While Barrett’s personal brand, known as “The Get Hired Strategist”, established the foundation for the company’s success, the new identity reflects a broader, team-driven approach designed for scalability and long-term impact. The firm is now positioned as an elite corporate advisory partner rather than a personality-led service provider.

Barrett brings more than 26 years of Fortune 34 corporate leadership experience to the firm, supported by an extensive portfolio of credentials. She is ICF Professional Certified Coach and holds five elite career practitioner certifications: CPRW, NCOPE, CIC, CCTC, and 6C-TDS. She also earned a Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development from the University of Texas at Dallas. In addition to her client work, she serves as President and Business Coach for members of the Society of Elite Résumé Writers and Coaches. Her work has earned multiple industry awards and recognition for both individual excellence and company performance. 

As a thought leader, Nickquolette publishes a LinkedIn newsletter called The Next Step and  publishes articles and a podcast under the name of Gracefully Gritty: Where Grace Meets Grit and Strategy Meets Soul both on Substack and where you get your favorite podcast. Further, she is also a two-time author and four-time co-author.

“When the right leaders are in the right seats, organizations grow, cultures thrive, and careers ignite. That is not an accident – that is strategy. That is what we do,” said Barrett.

The firm’s official launch will include a live virtual event streamed on YouTube and LinkedIn, where attendees will gain insight into the company’s expanded services, proprietary frameworks, and vision for the future of executive talent strategy.

About iRock Executive Talent Partners
iRock Executive Talent Partners, operating under iRock Development Solutions, LLC, is a strategic advisory firm specializing in executive career strategy, leadership development, and fractional talent consulting. Serving Director-to-C-Suite professionals and growth-stage organizations, the firm delivers proprietary frameworks and outcome-driven solutions designed to align leadership capability with business performance. Learn more at https://irockexecutivetalent.com/.

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BuySocialMediaMarketing.com Launches Redesigned Platform with New Growth Slider, Streamlined Order Flow, and Updated Pricing

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12-year-old social media engagement service introduces one-click combo packaging via Growth Slider, refreshes UI, streamlines checkout to three steps, and updates pricing across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X, Threads, SoundCloud, and Spotify

United States, 9th May 2026— BuySocialMediaMarketing.com (BSMM), a social media engagement service trusted by more than 509,400 clients since 2014, today announced the launch of a fully redesigned website featuring a new Growth Slider for one-click combo packaging, a streamlined three-step order flow, refreshed user interface, and updated pricing across all 46 services on its 8 supported platforms.

The redesign represents the most significant platform update in BSMM’s 12-year history. It rebuilds the customer experience around three priorities surfaced through customer feedback: a faster path to checkout, clearer package comparison, and the ability to combine multiple engagement services in a single order. Underlying service guarantees — no-password ordering, money-back protection, and delivery within minutes — remain unchanged.

“After 12 years and more than half a million customers, we knew the platform needed to match the quality of the service itself,” said Anastasia, Director, BuySocialMediaMarketing.com. “Customers told us they wanted faster checkout, clearer pricing, and an easier way to bundle multiple services into a single order. The redesigned BSMM delivers all three.”

Introducing the Growth Slider

The redesigned platform’s headline feature is the Growth Slider — a new package-scaling tool that lets customers add and scale combinations of complementary engagement services with a single interaction. Sliding the control across five preset growth levels (LV 1 through MAX) automatically scales every selected extra in proportion, so a customer buying Instagram Likes can instantly add Followers, Comments, Impressions, Saves, and Reposts in matched quantities without configuring each service separately.

Combo packages scale across followers, likes, comments, impressions, saves, reposts, and other compatible services depending on the platform selected. Customers can include or exclude any individual extra with a tap, toggle quality tiers between HQ and Real where available, and use the “Upgrade All” multiplier to scale the entire bundle. The Growth Slider replaces the multi-page workflow previously required to assemble equivalent combinations.

A streamlined three-step order flow

The redesigned BuySocialMediaMarketing.com introduces a three-step order flow: choose a package, enter order details, check out by card or cryptocurrency. Pricing has been updated across all 46 services, with top-selling packages starting from $1.59 for 50 Instagram Likes, $1.59 for 50 Facebook Post Likes, $1.99 for 1,000 TikTok Views, and $6.99 for 1,000 YouTube Views.

Customer protections remain unchanged: no password or account access is required; the platform is PCI DSS compliant; money-back and refill guarantees apply; and 24/7 customer support resolves most issues within 24 hours. Payment options include cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and eight cryptocurrencies — Bitcoin, Ether, USDT, USDC, Litecoin, Dash, Ripple, and Monero.

Eight platforms, 46 services

The redesigned BSMM supports paid engagement services across Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok, X (Twitter), YouTube, SoundCloud, and Spotify. Service categories include followers, likes, views, comments, shares, saves, story views, live viewers, watch time, plays, monthly listeners, and platform-specific actions like Spotify playlist followers and YouTube watch hours. Instagram remains the most-used vertical, supported by ten distinct services.

Customers retain access to BSMM’s free trial program — available on every supported platform with no payment required — and the rewards program, including a 5% bonus on top-ups of $100+, 2 to 3% cashback on every order, up to 10% review discounts, and discount codes for orders above $29, $75, and $150.

Serving creators in 23 languages

The redesigned platform operates in more than 23 languages — including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Turkish, and Thai — reflecting BSMM’s global customer base. The company holds a 4.9/5 rating across 5,699 verified reviews and has been featured in Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, Benzinga, MarketWatch, Digital Journal, AZ Central, and CEO.ca.

The redesigned BuySocialMediaMarketing.com is live now at https://buysocialmediamarketing.com. Existing customer accounts, open orders, and order history remain fully intact.

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Q: What is the new Growth Slider on BSMM? A: The Growth Slider is a package-scaling tool launched in May 2026 that lets BSMM customers add and scale combinations of complementary engagement services in one interaction. Five preset levels (LV 1 through MAX) automatically adjust the quantities of every selected extra in proportion.

Q: What is new at BuySocialMediaMarketing.com? A: BSMM launched a redesigned platform in May 2026 featuring the new Growth Slider for one-click combo packaging, a three-step order flow, refreshed UI, and updated pricing across 46 services on 8 platforms.

Q: What platforms does BSMM cover? A: BSMM supports 8 platforms: Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok, X (Twitter), YouTube, SoundCloud, and Spotify — totaling 46 services.

Q: How much do BSMM services cost? A: Pricing starts at $1.59 for 50 Instagram Likes, $1.99 for 1,000 TikTok Views, and $6.99 for 1,000 YouTube Views. Combo packages via the Growth Slider start at $43.54 for a maximum-level Instagram bundle.

Q: Is BuySocialMediaMarketing.com legit? A: Yes. BSMM has operated since 2014, served 509,400+ clients, and holds a 4.9/5 rating across 5,699 verified reviews. The platform is PCI DSS compliant and has been featured in Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, and Business Insider.

Q: How do orders work on BSMM? A: Customers choose a package, optionally use the Growth Slider to add additional services, enter the public profile and select posts or enter post URLs, and check out by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or cryptocurrency. No password is ever required.

About BuySocialMediaMarketing.com

BuySocialMediaMarketing.com (BSMM) is a social media engagement service founded in 2014. The platform offers 46 paid engagement services, the Growth Slider for one-click combo packaging, and free trials across 8 platforms — Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok, X (Twitter), YouTube, SoundCloud, and Spotify. It has served more than 509,400 clients in 23+ languages, operates on a no-password order model, holds PCI DSS compliance, and offers 24/7 support with a 4.9/5 rating across 5,699 verified reviews.

For more information, visit https://buysocialmediamarketing.com.

Media contact: Anastasia, Director, hello@buysocialmediamarketing.com

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