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Leaderless Consensus Model

Definition

A leaderless consensus model describes a decentralized agreement system without a central block producer. In such models, all participating nodes have an equal opportunity to propose or validate blocks, often through mechanisms like random selection or round-robin scheduling. This design aims to enhance censorship resistance and reduce the risk of single points of failure or malicious control. It contrasts with leader-based protocols where a designated node coordinates block creation, which can sometimes lead to centralization concerns.