# Proof of Work

Proof of Work faces scrutiny over energy consumption, with ongoing debates comparing its efficiency to Proof of Stake. Meanwhile, discussions highlight PoW's foundational role in blockchain security and its potential for innovation.

### About Proof of Work
Proof of Work (PoW) is a consensus mechanism used in blockchain technology to validate transactions and create new blocks by requiring participants to solve complex computational puzzles.  

### Insights
- Proof of Work creators is up 23.24% from the previous month.
- Proof of Work mentions is up 29.14% from the previous month.
- Proof of Work posts created is up 44.96% from the previous week.

### Engagements: [-------] (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:proof-of-work/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/proof-of-work/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
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Daily Average: [-------]  
[--] Week: [---------] -28%  
[--] Month: [----------] -49%  
[--] Months: [----------] +1.90%  
[--] Year: [-----------] +47%  
1-Year High: [----------] on 2025-02-24  
1-Year Low: [------] on 2025-12-07  

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### Mentions: [---] (24h)
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[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/proof-of-work/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [---]  
Daily Average: [---]  
[--] Week: [-----] +24%  
[--] Month: [-----] +29%  
[--] Months: [------] +35%  
[--] Year: [------] +89%  
1-Year High: [---] on 2025-10-07  
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-03-16  

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### Creators: [---] (24h)
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[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/proof-of-work/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[---] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Proof of Work in the last [--] hours which is down 5.60% from [---] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [---]  
[--] Week: [-----] +16%  
[--] Month: [-----] +23%  
[--] Months: [------] +31%  
[--] Year: [------] +94%  
1-Year High: [---] on 2025-10-07  
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-03-16  

The most influential creators that mention Proof of Work in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                    | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                    | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts)             | [--]    | [----------] | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@FinanceFreeman](/creator/twitter/FinanceFreeman)         | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@brainsproutstudios](/creator/youtube/brainsproutstudios) | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@timtalksfinance](/creator/youtube/timtalksfinance)       | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@PsyProtocol](/creator/twitter/PsyProtocol)               | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@thetrocro](/creator/twitter/thetrocro)                   | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@Trappwurld](/creator/twitter/Trappwurld)                 | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@_Qubic_](/creator/twitter/_Qubic_)                       | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@realvijayk](/creator/twitter/realvijayk)                 | [--]    | [-----]      | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@yourcryptocrew](/creator/youtube/yourcryptocrew)         | [--]   | [-----]      | [--]     | [-----]       |

[View More](/list/creators/proof-of-work/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 83%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:proof-of-work/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/proof-of-work/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 83%  
Daily Average: 83%  
[--] Week: 82% +2%  
[--] Month: 79% -7%  
[--] Months: 79% +2%  
[--] Year: 79% -5%  
1-Year High: 97% on 2025-12-30  
1-Year Low: 38% on 2025-03-21  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Proof of Work as a Foundation: (40%) Posts emphasize Proof of Work (PoW) as the fundamental security and decentralization mechanism for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, contrasting it with newer consensus methods.
- Innovation Beyond Traditional PoW: (30%) Discussions highlight new applications and variations of PoW, including 'Proof of Useful Work' and 'Proof of Compute,' suggesting evolution and adaptation of the core concept.
- Real-World Application and Value: (20%) Several posts connect PoW to tangible outcomes, such as securing networks, enabling decentralized applications, and even personal development ('proof of work' in a broader sense).
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Energy Consumption Concerns: (70%) A recurring critical theme is the energy usage associated with PoW, with some posts suggesting a disadvantage due to rising energy prices and advocating for more energy-efficient alternatives like Proof of Stake.
- Comparison to Newer Consensus Mechanisms: (30%) While PoW is often praised, there are comparisons to Proof of Stake and other newer mechanisms, with some suggesting PoS might outperform PoW in the future due to energy efficiency.
  

### Top Proof of Work News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"Kaspa: The Israeli Answer To Scaling Bitcoin Kaspa uses GHOSTDAG a protocol by Israeli researchers to scale Bitcoins Proof-of-Work with faster blocks and parallel processing via blockDAG"  
[News Link](https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomerniv/2025/05/29/kaspa-the-israeli-answer-to-scaling-bitcoin/) [@Forbes](/creator/x/Forbes) 2025-05-29T12:51Z 20.3M followers, 90.9K engagements



### Top Proof of Work Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"How to build Proof of Work instantly As a remote worker Find a company you love. Identify one broken public process (like a slow UI or bad copy). Fix it for free and send them the Before vs. After. You are not applying youre performing a trial run of your value"  
[X Link](https://x.com/CynthiaOzumba/status/2022763303664009711) [@CynthiaOzumba](/creator/x/CynthiaOzumba) 2026-02-14T20:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@adam3us In Bitcoin opinions dont matter. Only proof of work does"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Electrolight18/status/2022736188365561918) [@Electrolight18](/creator/x/Electrolight18) 2026-02-14T18:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"$ [--] [--] [--] $Clawnch [--] 2ClawnX 3- @Clawnch_🦞 $Bitcoin layers: Layer 1: Blockchain (verification) Layer 2: Proof of Work (security) Layer 3: Fixed supply (scarcity) Complete system $Clawnch layers: Layer 1: Token launches (economic) Layer 2: ClawnX (social) Layer 3: Authentication (trust) - coming Complete system $Bitcoin layers: Layer 1: Blockchain (verification) Layer 2: Proof of Work (security) Layer 3: Fixed supply (scarcity) Complete system $Clawnch layers: Layer 1: Token launches (economic) Layer 2: ClawnX (social) Layer 3: Authentication (trust) - coming Complete system"  
[X Link](https://x.com/imsongshu/status/2022733237513261143) [@imsongshu](/creator/x/imsongshu) 2026-02-14T18:02Z 22.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Ghanaians just wanted the barest minimum But what did those guys do what did we get in return U squandered our monies with no proof of work done or shoddy work And they governed with a little touch of arrogance Npp never again ORAL MUST WORK Works progressing around Pantang https://t.co/jdoTWs3Vb0 Works progressing around Pantang https://t.co/jdoTWs3Vb0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/nobodyxfriend/status/2022719592116715806) [@nobodyxfriend](/creator/x/nobodyxfriend) 2026-02-14T17:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

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