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What Consensus Algorithm Does Nervos Use?

Sarah Jenkins • • 5 min read
What Consensus Algorithm Does Nervos Use?

Nervos' blockchain is a layer-1 protocol that uses Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus and supports smart contract development.

What algorithm does Nervos use?

Overlord is a consensus algorithm customized for Huobi Chain, that was researched and developed by a Nervos development team.

What consensus algorithm does the Nervos network use ?* This field is required?

Nervos uses a proof of work-based, adaptive Nakamoto Consensus.

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