Byzantine Generals’ Problem

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Byzantine Generals’ Problem

What is Byzantine Generals’ Problem?

The Byzantine Generals Problem explains the challenge decentralized systems face in reaching consensus on a single fact. Prior to the creation of Bitcoin, the Byzantine Generals’ Problem plagued money for millennia. The Byzantine Generals Problem is resolved by Bitcoin using a blockchain and the Proof-of-Work algorithm.

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