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Why is Ergo sustainable long-term?
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Updated 1/1/2025

Why is Ergo sustainable long-term?

Ergo is designed for 100+ year sustainability through three pillars: Autolykos mining (fair, ASIC-resistant), NiPoPoWs (efficient light clients), and storage rent (prevents bloat, funds miners). Unlike chains that depend on infinite growth, Ergo's economics work even with stable or declining usage.

  • Autolykos: ASIC-resistant, decentralized mining
  • NiPoPoWs: Light clients without trust
  • Storage rent: Sustainable miner income
  • No state bloat accumulation
  • Works without infinite growth
  • Research-driven, peer-reviewed design

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