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Adaptive Communication Complexity

Definition

Adaptive Communication Complexity measures the minimum data exchange required for distributed computation where strategies adjust to prior messages. This concept is vital in decentralized systems, including those supporting digital assets, where network participants exchange information to achieve a collective outcome. It assesses the efficiency of data transfer, considering how protocols dynamically modify communication patterns. Understanding this metric helps evaluate the operational burden and latency inherent in decentralized ledger technologies.