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# Boost POW **A Protocol for Buying and Selling Proof-of-Work Embedded in Bitcoin Script** Daniel Krawisz - Chief Scientist, MatterPool Inc. Contributors: Attila Aros, Dean Little, Josh Petty, Harrison Beckerich. Document version 1.0.1 ## Abstract This paper describes a protocol whereby Bitcoin users can buy proof-of-work from miners by creating an output that miners can redeem with a nonce. The transaction can be used to verify that work was done. There are many applications to proof-of-work in Bitcoin beyond creating block headers[^1]. Value in Bitcoin is realized by superior cooperation. People in Bitcoin need to be able to communicate value to one another reliably. The Handicap Principle[^2][^3] says that the only reliable signal that can be transmitted over an adversarial channel is one that demonstrates opportunity cost. Proof-of-work is the most reliable way of ensuring that bad ideas die quickly. Bitcoin miners can increase their income by selling proof-of-work to Bitcoin

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