The key difference: Proof of work blockchains have an objective physical base. Proof of stake distributed ledgers remove proof of work, therefore have no objective physical base. All designs and variations on top are irrelevant.
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The key difference: Proof of work blockchains have an objective physical base. Proof of stake distributed ledgers remove proof of work, therefore have no objective physical base. All designs and variations on top are irrelevant.