Consensus Mechanism

Consensus mechanisms are crucial for coordinating distributed systems, ensuring agreement among multiple entities without a central authority. Current research focuses on developing energy-efficient and robust consensus algorithms, particularly within the context of decentralized machine learning (e.g., federated learning and swarm learning) and blockchain technologies, often employing techniques like federated averaging and variations of proof-of-work. These advancements are significant for improving the security, privacy, and efficiency of distributed applications across diverse fields, including resource management, energy forecasting, and healthcare.