+Proof Of Work is a cryptographic puzzle-solving mechanism designed to deter denial-of-service attacks and other service abuses. It requires a significant, but feasible, amount of computational effort to find a solution, thereby validating transactions and securing a [Blockchain](/wiki/blockchain) network. This effort prevents manipulation and forms the basis for [Cryptocurrency](/wiki/cryptocurrency) creation.
+## See also
+- [Consensus](/wiki/consensus)
+- [Mining](/wiki/mining)
+- [Hash Function](/wiki/hash_function)
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