01Definition
The distributed-systems problem of reaching agreement when some participants or messages may be faulty or adversarial.
02Context
The distributed-systems problem of reaching agreement when some participants or messages may be faulty or adversarial. This coordinate is placed in the wider system through its protocol, economic and historical relationships.
03Why it matters
Understanding Byzantine Generals Problem helps distinguish a verifiable Bitcoin mechanism or historical record from slogans, products and market narratives.
⌖Reference points
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Linked to related atlas coordinates
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Grounded in a source record
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Explains function and trade-offs
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Part of the open Bitcoin knowledge graph