The Byzantine Generals’ Problem is a classic problem faced by any distributed computer system network. It addresses the question of how a distributed network can reach a reliable consensus even when some of the computers on the network may attempt to pass along fraudulent information. The internet has opened up many new avenues for commerce and education, but how can we trust a random person across the world? This lesson explores how decentralized groups can make reliable decisions.
Blockchain 101
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