Decentralized consensus protocols: possibilities and recommendations for use

Authors

  • K.V. Isirova
  • O.V. Potii

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30837/rt.2018.4.195.20

Keywords:

decentralized systems, blockchain technology, consensus protocols, PoW protocols, PoS protocols, BFT protocols

Abstract

Centralised systems development problematic issues are described. Decentralized systems development including for critical infrastructures is proposed. Existing decentralized consensus protocols comparative analysis is carried out and recommendations for their use are proposed.

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Published

2018-12-28

How to Cite

Isirova, K., & Potii, O. (2018). Decentralized consensus protocols: possibilities and recommendations for use. Radiotekhnika, 4(195), 203–208. https://doi.org/10.30837/rt.2018.4.195.20

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No. 195 (2018): Radiotekhnika

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