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## Properties ## Properties
Ethereum is based on the [consensus algorithm](consensus-algorithm.md) known as Proof of Work [mining](mining.md). Ethereum is based on the [consensus algorithm](consensus-algorithm.md) known as Proof of Stake (having shifted from Proof of Work in late 2022)
Ethereum is not a [currency](currency.md). Ethereum is a protocol and Ether is a protocol token and not a currency. Ethereum is not a [currency](currency.md). Ethereum is a protocol and Ether is a protocol token and not a currency.