Node identification refers to the process of uniquely recognizing individual participants, or nodes, within a decentralized network. This often involves cryptographic keys or network addresses that distinguish one node from another. Accurate identification is essential for maintaining network integrity and facilitating communication between peers.
Context
News about blockchain security and network decentralization often discusses node identification as a critical aspect. Ensuring distinct identification helps prevent Sybil attacks, where a single malicious actor controls multiple identities. Advances in peer-to-peer networking protocols continually seek to enhance the robustness and reliability of node identification. This capability underpins the secure and transparent operation of distributed ledgers.
Introducing Accountable Liveness and the x-partially-synchronous model to formally identify and punish consensus-stalling nodes, strengthening BFT security.
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