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Barriers to Entry: Staking vs Mining in Cryptocurrency

By Robert Stukes    On 23 Feb, 2026    Comments (1)

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Staking has dramatically lowered the barrier to entering cryptocurrency networks compared to mining. With minimal hardware, no electricity costs, and access through exchanges, staking lets anyone participate-unlike mining, which demands expensive equipment and high energy use.

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