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# Eco-Friendly

As we are launching on a Proof-of-Stake network (**Polygon**) instead of a Proof-of-Work network like **Bitcoin**, this means that all aspects of transactions on the network are much more eco-friendly. 

Polygon's sustainability pledge comes ahead of Ethereum's transition to a Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism, which will reduce the network's energy consumption by almost 99 percent. After Ethereum's transition to PoS and the completion of CCRI analysis, Polygon will move beyond carbon neutrality to attain the carbon-negative status.\
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By being part of the MAXX ecosystem you are reducing your carbon footprint and avoiding unnecessary damage to the environment. 

**Read more:**

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