A system's ability to keep functioning correctly even when some participants are acting maliciously or failing.
A system's ability to keep functioning correctly even when some participants are acting maliciously or failing. The name comes from a classic computer science problem about unreliable generals coordinating an attack. Most blockchain consensus mechanisms are designed to be BFT, typically tolerating up to one-third of nodes being dishonest.
The method a blockchain uses to agree on which transactions are valid and in what order.
A node operator who validates transactions and creates blocks on a proof-of-stake network.
Not controlled by any single entity, authority, or server.
Application Binary Interface.
A way to make crypto wallets behave more like normal apps by turning every account into a smart contract.
The way Ethereum and many other chains track balances.
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