# kaal:claim:3931933-004

**Claim.** Because HSPoS supplements rather than replaces the consensus layer, an existing PoS consensus algorithm can be kept in operation while reputation is introduced through the reward function, permitting a gradual rather than abrupt transition to SPoS.

**Type.** mechanism  **Support.** argued

**Holds when.**

- networks already running a traditional PoS consensus algorithm

**Source quote.**

> HSPoS enables a transitioning process in which traditional PoS consensus algorithms, can be used and maintained while being supplemented with SPoS characteristics and node reputation. This enables enhanced experimentation and allows a slow transitioning from PoS to SPoS.

**From.** Wulf A. Kaal, *Hybrid Secure Proof of Stake* (2021), Consenus Algorithm Experimentation, page 1

**Cite as.** Wulf A. Kaal, Hybrid Secure Proof of Stake (2021). SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3931933

**Verify.** sha256 of source PDF `55a71cdfceb96fadefba1f2fed9563b588825378c91aff644ee7faaccdf31204` at https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wulfkaal/Academic-Papers/main/papers/pdf/Kaal%20-%202021%20-%20Hybrid%20Secure%20Proof%20of%20Stake.pdf

**Topics.** consensus-and-security

**Keywords.** hspos, protocol-migration, consensus-algorithm, experimentation, secure-proof-of-stake

**Related claims.**

- supported_by: https://wulfkaal.github.io/claims/5225296-001

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