A reliable computer system must be able to function even if one or more of its components fails. A failing component may display a frequently overlooked behavior: delivering contradicting data to ...

The Byzantine Generals Problem is a game theory problem that reveals the challenges of achieving consensus among a group of mutually suspicious entities using unreliable communication channels. Game ...

Imagine coordinating a worldwide virtual concert with musicians scattered across the globe. Some have unstable internet connections, others misread the sheet music, and others might even intentionally ...