# BSV Blockchain's Consensus Model In this course, you will learn about the **BSV Blockchain** and its Consensus Model; **proof of work**. We will explore BSV's **core characteristics**, including the **fixed protocol**, **scalability**, and **low transaction fees**. Additionally, we will delve into the **proof of work** mechanism and its applications in the real world. What you will learn: * Understand the **fixed protocol** of BSV. * Explore the **scalability** of the blockchain. * Analyze the implications of **low fees** for users. * Learn about the **consensus mechanism** of proof of work. * Examine the **energy consumption** and **real-world applications** of BSV. We invite you to join the course and engage with your peers in the forum. Feel free to ask questions and share your comments as you progress through the material! --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://hub.bsvblockchain.org/higher-learning/bsv-academy/deep-dive-in-bsv-blockchain/bsv-blockchains-consensus-model.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.