Table 4 Pros and cons for each PoX consensus algorithm in terms of various criteria
Algorithm | Energy efficiency | Throughput | Scalability | Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PoW | Low | Low | Low | High |
PoS | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
PoB | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
PoA | Medium | High | High | High |
PoS (space) | High | Medium | High | Low |
DPoS | High | Very high | Very high | Low to medium |
dPoW | High | High | High | High |