Definition ∞ Decentralized liveness refers to the ability of a distributed system, such as a blockchain, to continue processing and confirming transactions even when a significant portion of its participants are offline or malicious. It ensures that the network remains active and makes progress despite adverse conditions. This property is crucial for the reliability and censorship resistance of decentralized platforms.
Context ∞ The pursuit of robust decentralized liveness is a central objective in blockchain protocol design, often highlighted in news related to network upgrades and consensus mechanism improvements. Debates frequently occur regarding the trade-offs between liveness, security, and scalability in various distributed ledger architectures. Events like network outages or forks often bring the importance of decentralized liveness to the forefront of technical discussions.
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