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Consensus is a fundamental problem in distributed systems. Since the 1970s this problem has been researched in the context of distributed systems, but recently, with the advent of blockchain technology, a renewed interest has arisen in developing distributed consensus algorithms that are suitable for blockchain networks. In this chapter, we will explore the underlying techniques behind distributed consensus algorithms, their inner workings, and new algorithms that have been specifically developed for blockchain networks.

In addition, we will introduce various well-known algorithms...