Questions tagged [byzantine fault tolerance]

ChristopherWilson Sun Jul 14 2024 | 5 answers 866

Could you elaborate on how Bitcoin incorporates Byzantine fault tolerance into its decentralized network? I'm curious to understand how this mechanism ensures the resilience and security of the Bitcoin blockchain, especially in the context of potential malicious nodes. I'm particularly interested in the underlying mechanisms, such as the consensus algorithms employed, and how they help detect and mitigate Byzantine failures. I would also appreciate insights into the practical implications of Byzantine fault tolerance on the scalability, transaction throughput, and overall robustness of the Bitcoin network.