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What is the Byzantine Generals Problem in Distributed Systems?

The Byzantine Generals Problem is a thought experiment in distributed computing to understand the challenges of reaching a consensus when some nodes may be untrustworthy or unreliable (node behavior). It shows how difficult it can be to coordinate actions when some system members may act dishonestly.Imagine three or more generals surrounding a city they want to capture. They need to agree on one action: attack or retreat. They can only communicate through messengers. Unlike the two generals prob...

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