7 Key Consensus Mechanisms that Steered the Blockchain Blizzard

6. Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT): Solving Trust Issues in Blockchain

Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) addresses the classical "Byzantine Generals' Problem," where communication breakdowns and potential deceit complicate decision-making in decentralized networks. BFT ensures that a blockchain network can continue to operate correctly even if some nodes fail or act maliciously. BFT and its variants have been essential in preserving the integrity of many blockchain systems throughout the crypto winter.