Practice - Lamport-Shostak-Pease Algorithm (Classical BFT Solution)
Practice Questions
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What is the minimum number of generals required to ensure agreement if up to 2 can be traitors?
💡 Hint: Think about how many loyal generals are needed to outvote traitors.
Define Byzantine Failure.
💡 Hint: Recall the nature of the problems faced in the Byzantine Generals Problem.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the Lamport-Shostak-Pease algorithm designed to solve?
💡 Hint: Remember the core problem it aims to address.
True or False: The algorithm can function correctly with more traitors than loyal generals.
💡 Hint: Think about the N = 3f + 1 requirement.
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Challenge Problems
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What strategies could be employed in real-world systems that adapt the Lamport-Shostak-Pease algorithm to improve its efficiency and applicability?
💡 Hint: Think about practical examples, such as blockchain technology or distributed databases.
How does the effectiveness of the Lamport-Shostak-Pease algorithm compare against other consensus algorithms in the presence of Byzantine failures?
💡 Hint: Consider the trade-offs of different algorithms and their adaptations to performance in distributed systems.
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