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Forking Attack Prevention

Definition ∞ Forking attack prevention refers to the security mechanisms and protocol designs implemented to deter or mitigate attempts by malicious actors to create divergent blockchain histories. Such attacks aim to reverse transactions or double-spend digital assets by establishing an alternative, longer chain. Effective prevention involves robust consensus algorithms, sufficient network decentralization, and economic incentives that disincentivize such behavior. These measures uphold the integrity and immutability of the ledger.
Context ∞ News about blockchain security frequently highlights forking attack prevention, especially concerning proof-of-work and proof-of-stake networks. Discussions often focus on the economic costs associated with launching such an attack and the network’s resilience against a 51% attack. Ongoing protocol upgrades often include enhancements aimed at strengthening defenses against these types of vulnerabilities.

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→HotStuff Protocol Improvement

→Lower Communication Latency

→Byzantine Fault Tolerance

Fast-HotStuff Achieves Two-Round BFT Consensus, Enhancing HotStuff’s Speed and Robustness

Fast-HotStuff introduces a two-round BFT mechanism that resolves HotStuff's latency and attack vulnerabilities, establishing a new, faster baseline for decentralized finality.