Casper

Casper is a family of consensus protocols designed to enhance the security and scalability of blockchain networks within the Web3 ecosystem. It focuses on transitioning from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanisms to achieve network consensus. Casper is known for its role in Ethereum's ongoing transition to Ethereum 2.0, which aims to improve blockchain performance and reduce energy consumption. This consensus protocol is crucial in Web3 for providing a more energy-efficient and secure foundation for decentralized applications and transactions, while maintaining network integrity.