Network Partition Resistance describes a blockchain system’s inherent ability to continue operating and maintain data consistency even when communication between different segments of its network is disrupted. This property ensures that the distributed system remains functional and available despite temporary network segmentation. It serves as a crucial measure of resilience against various network failures.
Context
This attribute is a key consideration in the design and evaluation of decentralized networks, particularly concerning their continuous availability and resistance to censorship. Discussions frequently address how diverse consensus mechanisms and network architectures either contribute to or detract from a blockchain’s capacity to withstand partitions while preserving transactional integrity.
The φ-Gadget introduces a two-phase threshold signature mechanism to decouple block ordering from finality, guaranteeing safety under asynchronous network conditions.
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