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To harbor consensus integrity, decentralized networks implement Proof-of-Work as a Sybil resistance mechanism. Unlike a stateless sparrow protocol, this system forces nodes to commit tangible computational power. An attacker must incur an energy cost analogous to shale extraction to forge multiple identities, ensuring the network remains resilient against resource-rich adversaries who attempt to overwhelm the system.