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Consensus Mechanism Failure

Definition

Consensus Mechanism Failure denotes a critical event where a decentralized network’s agreed-upon method for validating and adding new transactions to the blockchain ceases to function correctly. This can result in a halt of transaction processing, inconsistent ledger states, or a fork in the chain where different nodes disagree on the correct history. Such a failure compromises the fundamental integrity and operational capability of the entire system. It prevents the network from achieving a unified and truthful record of events.