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Security experts point out that both systems have different weak spots. Proof of Work is vulnerable if a single group controls more than half of the network's computer power. Proof of Stake faces different risks, like 'long-range attacks' where thieves try to rewrite the blockchain's history from years ago. While PoS is highly secure for large networks, it relies heavily on complex economic penalties to keep people honest.
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Supporting arguments
- PoW is vulnerable to 51% computing power attacks
- PoS must defend against history-rewriting long-range attacks
- PoS uses economic penalties to punish bad actors
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