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Network Liveness Failure

Definition

Network liveness failure describes a condition where a blockchain network ceases to produce new blocks, preventing the processing of transactions and the update of the ledger state. This critical operational halt can result from various factors, including insufficient participation from block producers, widespread network partitions, or successful denial-of-service attacks. A liveness failure severely compromises the functionality and utility of the decentralized system. It represents a significant threat to user confidence and asset availability.