> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.horaos.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.horaos.com/feature/dpos.md).

# POS

**Proof of stake**(PoS) is a method of securing a [cryptocurrency](https://en.bitcoinwiki.org/wiki/Cryptocurrency) network through requesting users to show ownership of a certain amount of currency. It is different from [proof-of-work](https://en.bitcoinwiki.org/wiki/Proof-of-work) systems that run hashing algorithms to validate electronic transactions. It is most commonly used as a supplement to [proof-of-work](https://en.bitcoinwiki.org/wiki/Proof-of-work) in [Peercoin](https://en.bitcoinwiki.org/wiki/Peercoin) and a few other electronic currencies.