The Byzantine Generals Problem is a game theory problem that reveals the challenges of achieving consensus among a group of mutually suspicious entities using unreliable communication channels. Game ...

To address the problem of the Byzantine generals, loyal generals need a safe means to agree on a plan (known as consensus) and carry it out (known as coordination). While solving the Byzantine ...

Bitcoin miners collect and broadcast transactions in a block and verify their validity. Then they apply a cryptographic hash function of the previous block’s header to the new block. Finally, they try ...