Verus uses VerusHash, the fastest cryptographic hash algorithm in the world on x64 CPUs, equalizing GPUs and offering a credible ASIC solution.Verus uses a novel Proof-of-Stake system along side Proof-of-Work, and incorporates Komodo's dPoW for a secure and highly attack resistant chain.Verus leverages zk-SNARK zero-knowledge proofs for optional private addresses that are completely opaque to the outside world.