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Fault-Tolerant Protocols

Definition

Fault-Tolerant Protocols are computational systems designed to continue operating correctly even when certain components fail or behave unexpectedly. These protocols incorporate redundancy and error-handling mechanisms to ensure reliability and availability in the face of faults. In decentralized networks, this capability is essential for maintaining network integrity and processing transactions despite node failures or malicious actors. They are fundamental for robust distributed systems.