byzantine generals problem
The Byzantine Generals problem refers to a theoretical dilemma in distributed computing, where a group of generals must work together to make a coordinated decision, despite the possibility of unreliable or traitorous generals who might send conflicting orders. It raises the challenge of reaching consensus in the presence of faulty or malicious nodes and highlights the difficulty of ensuring trustworthy communication in decentralized systems.
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