System Consistency refers to the property of a distributed system where all nodes or participants agree on the same state of data at any given time. In blockchain technology, this means that all copies of the ledger across the network maintain identical and valid transaction histories. Achieving consistency is a primary goal for decentralized systems, ensuring data integrity and reliability. It is fundamental for preventing double-spending and maintaining trust.
Context
The state of System Consistency is a core concern in blockchain design, especially when addressing scalability and performance trade-offs. Discussions often focus on consensus algorithms that guarantee consistency, such as Proof of Work or Proof of Stake. A critical future development involves innovations in distributed ledger technologies that enhance consistency while improving transaction speed and throughput. This ongoing technical challenge is central to blockchain advancement.
This paper introduces the first protocol for repeated Byzantine agreement that integrates self-stabilization, enabling distributed systems to autonomously recover from both malicious and transient errors.
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