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Consensus Economic Security

Definition

Consensus Economic Security refers to the economic robustness of a blockchain’s consensus mechanism, ensuring that the cost of attacking the network outweighs any potential gain. This security relies on the economic incentives and penalties structured within the protocol, discouraging malicious behavior by making it financially unviable. It measures the resilience of the network against coordinated attempts to manipulate or disrupt transaction validation. The design of these economic parameters is critical for maintaining network integrity.