Minting VS Mining

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain technology have their own processes of producing crypto assets, but they involve one of these two methods. So what is Crypto Minting? How is it different from Crypto Mining? Let’s dive in.

Minting:

Minting is the creation of new coins/tokens on the blockchain through computational process to validate information, create new blocks, and record relevant information on the blockchain. Crypto Minting usually uses the Proof-of-Stage mechanism, which requires validators to stake a certain amount of crypto to be able to validate transactions on the blockchain.



Crypto Minting creates new tokens by using the existing tokens on a network as collateral, in accordance with the PoS mechanism. Minting is decentralized, and in theory, anyone who stakes enough of an asset on a network can create new tokens without needing authorization. The ecosystem within cryptocurrency also mints other assets such as NFTs. Crypto Minting is not as popular as Mining, but it is a crucial part of the ecosystem as a whole.

Minting Pros:
• Decentralized and Faster
• Efficient Energy Use
• Lower Expenses on Hardware
• Applicable to NFTs

Minting Cons:
• Needs Cryptocurrency to Start
• Can Create Centralized Ownership
• Could Manipulate Blockchain Records

Mining:
 


Mining is a method to obtain crypto assets by solving complex equations, or cryptography, through high-performing computing rigs known as Miners. Cryptography is a process that is designed to keep unintended third parties from accessing important data.

Miners verify data blocks and add transaction records to the blockchain, otherwise explained as a decentralized ledger. Those who succeed at mining these assets are rewarded with crypto from the blockchain.

To Summarize: 


Minting creates new blocks and coins on the blockchain through validating transactions. 

Validators can add new blocks to the blockchain, and are required to stake a certain amount of crypto on the blockchain in order to create new assets.

Mining allows users to earn existing cryptocurrency through solving hashes, or Proof-of-Work. This adds new blocks to blockchain which, in turn, can be mined by others. The miner is rewarded with already existing crypto for their efforts.

Both of these methods aim to create new coins, but are achieved through different methods that are both relevant to the ecosystem as a whole.