Structural Resilience

Definition ∞ Structural resilience refers to the capacity of a system, such as a blockchain network or a decentralized application, to withstand and recover from disruptions, attacks, or adverse conditions. This characteristic involves robust design, redundancy, and effective error handling mechanisms. It ensures continuous operation and data integrity despite external pressures.
Context ∞ For blockchain networks, structural resilience is paramount for maintaining security, censorship resistance, and uptime. This includes the ability of the network to process transactions and validate blocks even when certain nodes fail or are under attack. Continuous efforts are directed towards enhancing the structural resilience of protocols through upgrades and improved decentralization practices.