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The consensus mechanism used by Bitcoin where miners solve cryptographic puzzles is called Proof of ________.
Answer: Work
Proof of Work (PoW) requires miners to expend computational power to solve hash puzzles, securing the network and preventing double-spending. Energy-intensive; alternatives include Proof of Stake (PoW's successor in Ethereum), Proof of Authority, and Byzantine Fault Tolerance variants. Critical for understanding blockchain security and sustainability.