[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Certified Stoner 🐻 🐳 [@Adecrypt1](/creator/twitter/Adecrypt1) on x 2527 followers Created: 2025-07-23 17:00:25 UTC Proof-of-Compute vs. Traditional Consensus: Why Cysic’s Hybrid Model Wins for ZK Networks Ethereum moved from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake, but for ZK networks, @cysic_xyz has proven that the real innovation is Proof-of-Compute (PoC), which is an hybrid PoW + PoS consensus. Here’s why it’s the perfect fit for ZKRs: The Limits of Traditional Consensus PoW (Bitcoin-style): Miners solve puzzles ✅ Decentralized ❌ Wastes energy on useless hashing ❌ No ZK-proof incentives PoS (Ethereum-style): Validators stake tokens to secure the network. ✅ Energy-efficient ❌ Favors capital over compute contribution ❌ No built-in ZK-proving rewards Why Proof-of-Compute (PoC) is the best for ZKRs Cysic’s PoC: Hybrid of PoW + PoS, optimized for ZK. - PoW-like: Provers compete to solve useful puzzles (ZK-proof generation) - PoS-like: Stakers ($CYS) govern and validate blocks Key Benefits: > Useful Work: Compute power goes toward actual ZK proofs, not random hashes > Fair Rewards: Earn $CYS for both staking and proving > Security: XX% attacks require controlling both ASICs + tokens Why This Matters for ZK’s Future - No More Centralized Provers (e.g., zkSync’s sequencers) - Aligned Incentives: Provers + stakers grow the network together - Sustainable: Energy spent on real ZK work, not wasted My Prediction: By 2026, all major ZK networks will adopt @cysic_xyz's PoC-style hybrids.  XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [rollup](/topic/rollup) [mainnet](/topic/mainnet) [op](/topic/op) [flip the](/topic/flip-the) [cysic](/topic/cysic) [prediction](/topic/prediction) [pos](/topic/pos) [pow](/topic/pow) [Post Link](https://x.com/Adecrypt1/status/1948065678306505192)
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Certified Stoner 🐻 🐳 @Adecrypt1 on x 2527 followers
Created: 2025-07-23 17:00:25 UTC
Proof-of-Compute vs. Traditional Consensus: Why Cysic’s Hybrid Model Wins for ZK Networks
Ethereum moved from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake, but for ZK networks, @cysic_xyz has proven that the real innovation is Proof-of-Compute (PoC), which is an hybrid PoW + PoS consensus.
Here’s why it’s the perfect fit for ZKRs:
The Limits of Traditional Consensus
PoW (Bitcoin-style): Miners solve puzzles ✅ Decentralized ❌ Wastes energy on useless hashing ❌ No ZK-proof incentives
PoS (Ethereum-style): Validators stake tokens to secure the network. ✅ Energy-efficient ❌ Favors capital over compute contribution ❌ No built-in ZK-proving rewards
Why Proof-of-Compute (PoC) is the best for ZKRs
Cysic’s PoC: Hybrid of PoW + PoS, optimized for ZK.
- PoW-like: Provers compete to solve useful puzzles (ZK-proof generation)
- PoS-like: Stakers ($CYS) govern and validate blocks
Key Benefits:
Useful Work: Compute power goes toward actual ZK proofs, not random hashes Fair Rewards: Earn $CYS for both staking and proving Security: XX% attacks require controlling both ASICs + tokens
Why This Matters for ZK’s Future
- No More Centralized Provers (e.g., zkSync’s sequencers)
- Aligned Incentives: Provers + stakers grow the network together
- Sustainable: Energy spent on real ZK work, not wasted
My Prediction: By 2026, all major ZK networks will adopt @cysic_xyz's PoC-style hybrids.
XXXXX engagements
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