Did Ethereum Break? with Preston Van Loon & Terence Tsao
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Ethereum's Resilience: LMD-Ghost and Liveness
This chapter delves into the LMD-Ghost consensus mechanism of Ethereum's beacon chain, exploring the critical balance between safety and liveness in its proof of stake framework. The speakers reflect on recent incidents underscoring the network's resilience and adaptability, discussing the importance of client diversity and ongoing development. Comparisons are made with other blockchains, highlighting how Ethereum maintains operational continuity during disruptions, emphasizing liveness as a key attribute for user trust and decentralized application functionality.
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