Ultra-low latency refers to extremely minimal delays in data transmission or processing within a system. This characteristic is crucial for applications requiring near-instantaneous responses, such as high-frequency trading, real-time gaming, or critical control systems. In blockchain networks, achieving ultra-low latency is a significant engineering challenge, as it impacts transaction finality and network responsiveness. Protocols designed for high throughput often prioritize reducing latency through optimized consensus mechanisms and network architecture.
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The pursuit of ultra-low latency is a continuous focus for many blockchain projects aiming to compete with traditional financial infrastructure, frequently reported in crypto news concerning layer-1 and layer-2 scaling solutions. While some decentralized applications can tolerate higher latency, others, particularly those involving rapid value transfer, demand near-instant confirmation. Innovations in network communication and consensus algorithms are continually striving to minimize these delays.
Odontoceti is the first two-round DAG consensus protocol, leveraging a 20% fault tolerance to deliver sub-second finality and simplify distributed architecture.
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