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Byzantine Attacks

Definition

Byzantine attacks are malicious actions targeting distributed systems, including blockchains, where network participants may act in an arbitrary or deceptive manner. These attacks exploit the decentralized nature of these systems by having some nodes send conflicting information to different parts of the network. The objective is to disrupt consensus, corrupt data, or cause system failure. Overcoming Byzantine behavior is a fundamental challenge in designing robust decentralized protocols.