Every week, at least one node which is synced to tip 'loses' 4-10k blocks and begins re-syncing them. At the same time, all peers are dropped/disconnected. FUN FACT: Ethereum's energy consumption fell 99.99%, following the merge to proof-of-stake. Cardano is an energy-efficient blockchain. Thanks to the use of POS, the Cardano network consumes on average only 6 GWh of energy per year. Cardanos annual energy consumption is comparable to the energy consumption of two power plants. While this may seem high at first glance, a large proportion of the validators use renewable energy to keep the network running. By ItsBitcoinWorld Ethereum’s gas usage nosedives, marking a historic low, with a ripple effect on active addresses and transaction fees, reshaping the network’s landscape. By ItsBitcoinWorld
