Information dispersal is a data storage technique that distributes segments of data across multiple, independent storage locations. This method improves data availability and resilience by ensuring that the entire dataset can be reconstructed even if some segments are lost or corrupted. It enhances fault tolerance and guards against data censorship.
Context
In decentralized storage networks and certain blockchain protocols, information dispersal is a key mechanism for achieving robust and secure data handling. By distributing data fragments across a wide network, these systems minimize the risk of a single point of failure or attack. This approach is fundamental to building resilient infrastructure for digital assets and decentralized applications, offering enhanced data integrity and resistance to data loss.
Researchers introduce a new Asynchronous Verifiable Secret Sharing protocol, achieving linear communication complexity with optimal Byzantine resilience, foundational for scalable, trust-minimized computation.
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