2019/10/18 by Jianyu Niu, Niu, Jianyu, Chen Feng +6 · 2 citations
Computer Science · #Blockchain Technology Applications and Security #Distributed systems and fault tolerance #Caching and Content Delivery
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.1910.08510
In the Bitcoin white paper, Nakamoto proposed a very simple Byzantine fault tolerant consensus algorithm that is also known as Nakamoto consensus. Despite its simplicity, some existing analysis of Nakamoto consensus appears to be long and involved. In this technical report, we aim to make such analysis simple and transparent so that we can teach senior undergraduate students and graduate students in our institutions. This report is largely based on a 3-hour tutorial given by one of the authors in June 2019.