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Date Published
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Chainlink Labs Research
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2164
Language
English
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None

Summary

The research paper by Chainlink Labs delves into the orchestration of parallel broadcasts in distributed systems, focusing on transitioning from traditional sequential leader-based Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) protocols to more efficient block-DAG protocols, which allow simultaneous proposals by multiple nodes. The study introduces a novel "ticketing" concept to manage slot allocation for proposed transactions, aiming to enhance throughput by separating finalization order from consensus. It contrasts unmanaged and managed ticketing schemes, ultimately proposing a Hybrid Ticketing Regime (HTR) that flexibly alternates between both based on network conditions. This hybrid approach, which balances resource efficiency and resilience, adapts dynamically to varying network demands and conditions, ensuring robust performance even in scenarios involving node failures or network instability. The evaluation demonstrates that HTR achieves superior performance compared to purely managed or unmanaged regimes, offering enhanced throughput and reliability across different network environments.