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Proof of History (PoH)

Solana's verifiable-clock mechanism for sub-second blocks

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What is Proof of History (PoH)?

Cryptographic timestamping that orders TXs before consensus, enabling ~400ms blocks. Not a consensus mechanism itself — works alongside Proof of Stake. Unique to Solana.

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