A gossip protocol is a communication mechanism in distributed systems where nodes periodically exchange information with a small, random subset of their peers. This peer-to-peer communication pattern allows data to spread across the entire network in a decentralized and resilient manner. It helps maintain consistency and propagate updates efficiently, even in the presence of node failures. This method is often employed in blockchain networks for transaction broadcasting and block propagation.
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Gossip protocols are crucial for the scalability and fault tolerance of many decentralized networks, including those supporting cryptocurrencies. Discussions often address the trade-offs between propagation speed, network overhead, and security against malicious information spread. Ongoing research seeks to optimize these protocols for very large networks, reducing latency and improving data consistency. Their continued refinement is key to enhancing the performance and reliability of distributed ledger technologies.
A new consensus protocol leveraging epidemic-style communication eliminates fixed validators, achieving superior throughput and latency for extreme-scale networks.
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