Fast node recovery refers to the ability of a blockchain node to quickly rejoin and synchronize with the network after an outage or disconnection. This process involves efficiently downloading and validating missing block data to catch up to the current state of the chain. Rapid recovery minimizes downtime and helps maintain the overall health and decentralization of the network. It is critical for ensuring network resilience and consistent operation.
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The efficiency of fast node recovery is a crucial aspect of blockchain infrastructure, directly impacting network stability and the cost of running nodes. Improvements in state synchronization protocols and data storage mechanisms are continually being developed to accelerate this process. Faster recovery reduces the operational burden on node operators and strengthens the network’s ability to withstand disruptions, supporting greater participation and robustness.
Introducing the AVL* tree, a Byzantine-fault-tolerant Merklized structure that enables secure, concurrent state chunk downloading, drastically improving node synchronization speed and liveness.
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