Distributed validators are multiple independent entities collectively operating a single blockchain validator node. This approach divides a validator’s secret key into shares, distributing them among several participants, each running a portion of the validation process. It enhances fault tolerance and censorship resistance by removing a single point of failure associated with a solo validator. The collective action of these participants ensures the integrity and security of the network’s consensus mechanism.
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The implementation of distributed validators is a significant area of research and development in proof-of-stake blockchains, aiming to improve network decentralization and security. News often covers new protocols and tools facilitating their operation, as well as their impact on staking economics and participation accessibility. The ongoing pursuit of greater decentralization drives innovation in this area.
A new threshold signature scheme achieves adaptive security with standard assumptions, fundamentally hardening distributed trust primitives for decentralized systems.
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