An advantage of the $q,$ consensus mechanism is that it forces all participants to act in their own self$-$interest, allowing for faster transaction times, and not requiring large amounts of computing power.

proof$-$of$-$stake $($PoS$)$

proof$-$of$-$authority $($PoA$)$

proof$-$of$-$wisdom $($PoW$)$

proof$-$of$-$work $($PoW$)$