🔗 Blockchain Consensus Visualizer
Compare PoW, PoS, and BFT consensus mechanisms in real time
🤔 What Is Blockchain Consensus?
Blockchain consensus mechanisms are algorithms that allow thousands of computers to agree on a shared truth without trusting each other. Imagine a room full of strangers who must all agree on one version of a ledger — that's what these protocols achieve across the globe.
Why does this matter? Consensus is the backbone of every cryptocurrency and decentralized application. Bitcoin's PoW uses as much energy as some countries, while Ethereum's switch to PoS cut energy use by 99.95%. The choice of consensus determines a blockchain's speed, security, and environmental impact.
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Proof of Work
Miners race to solve puzzles, securing with energy
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Proof of Stake
Validators lock tokens as collateral to propose blocks
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DPoS
Token holders elect delegates to produce blocks
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PBFT
Three-phase voting for instant finality
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Fork Analysis
Chain splits when nodes disagree on valid blocks
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Byzantine Faults
Malicious nodes trying to disrupt consensus
🚀 Quick Start
⚙️ Consensus Settings
📋 Event Log
Network idle. Press Start to begin consensus...
Blocks Mined: 0
TPS: 0
Confirmation: -
Finality: -
Fork Count: 0
Energy Cost: 0 kWh
Byzantine Tolerated: 0/0