5 Best Energy-Efficient Cryptocurrencies

Krutika Adani

Cardano (ADA)

Cardano’s Ouroboros protocol uses Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus, consuming significantly less energy compared to Proof-of-Work (PoW) systems like Bitcoin.

Algorand (ALGO)

Algorand takes sustainability seriously with its low-energy Pure Proof-of-Stake (PPoS) model and a commitment to offsetting its carbon footprint.

Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR)

Hedera’s network achieves high throughput using asynchronous Byzantine Fault Tolerance while maintaining an eco-friendly energy profile.

Solana (SOL)

Solana’s unique Proof-of-History (PoH) and PoS blend minimizes energy usage while supporting lightning-fast transactions.

Chia (XCH)

Chia utilizes a Proof-of-Space-and-Time mechanism, replacing energy-intensive mining with disk space farming to drastically cut energy costs.

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