Update on SWAG Protocols and New NICE TA Progress Report
Kate Gregory leads the SWAG Protocols update for March 2024, with advancements in new protocols and NICE TA updates. A comparison of activities from Oct 2023 to Mar 2024 shows progress in issuing, reviewing, and drafting protocols. The latest NICE TA additions include treatments for advanced cancers
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Latest Consensus on UWB Sensing for 802.15.4ab
Co-authors from various companies present the latest agreement on ultra-wideband (UWB) sensing topics for the IEEE 802.15.4ab standard. The consensus includes definitions for sensing pulse shape, packet formats for bi/multi-static sensing, and support for specific sequences and patterns in UWB sensi
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Understanding Byzantine Fault Tolerance in Distributed Systems
Byzantine fault tolerance is crucial in ensuring the reliability of distributed systems, especially in the presence of malicious nodes. This concept deals with normal faults, crash faults, and the challenging Byzantine faults, where nodes can exhibit deceptive behaviors. The Byzantine Generals Probl
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Understanding Consistency Protocols in Distributed Systems
Today's lecture covers consistency protocols in distributed systems, focusing on primary-based protocols and replicated-write protocols. These protocols play a crucial role in ensuring consistency across multiple replicas. One example discussed is the Remote-Write Protocol, which enforces strict con
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Understanding CS 394B: Blockchain Systems and Distributed Consensus
This course, led by Assistant Professor Marco Canini, delves into the technical aspects of blockchain technologies, distributed consensus, and secure software engineering. Students will engage in flipped classroom-style classes and paper presentations, critiquing research papers, defending research
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Expert Consensus Statement on Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes
This expert consensus statement provides an update on exercise recommendations for individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D), emphasizing the benefits of physical activity in improving glycemic management, insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular health, and overall disease risk reduction. The document high
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Study on Identifying Quality Measurement Indicators in Primary Dental Care
This study by Matthew Byrne, an Academic Clinical Fellow at the University of Manchester, focuses on identifying quality measurement indicators for primary dental care. The aims include gaining consensus on important quality dimensions, assessing available quality measures, and identifying areas for
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Secure Composition of Key Exchange Protocols
Explore the game-based composition approach for key exchange protocols, focusing on ensuring security in compositions with arbitrary tasks and the universal composability of protocols. Delve into the Bellare-Rogaway security model and the details of security games in protocol analysis. Understand ke
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Taming Adaptivity in YOSO Protocols: The Modular Way
Explore the concept of taming adaptivity in YOSO protocols through a modular approach. The research delves into the efficiency, adversary adaptivity, role assignments, and compiler models in synchronous YOSO protocols. The visual presentations illustrate the framework, challenges, and strategies in
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Economic Models of Consensus on Distributed Ledgers in Blockchain Technology
This study delves into Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) protocols in the realm of distributed ledgers, exploring the complexities of achieving consensus in trusted adversarial environments. The research examines the classic problem in computer science where distributed nodes communicate to reach agre
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Byzantine Failures and CAP Theorem Overview
Byzantine failures refer to arbitrary patterns of failures where nodes exhibit inconsistent behavior. This lecture discusses Byzantine agreement and the challenges in reaching consensus with faulty nodes. It explores the minimum number of processes needed for consensus and extends the concepts to ge
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Distributed Consensus Models in Blockchain Networks
Economic and technical aspects of Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) protocols for achieving consensus in distributed ledger systems are explored. The discussion delves into the challenges of maintaining trust in adversarial environments and the strategies employed by non-Byzantine nodes to mitigate un
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Raft Consensus Algorithm Overview for Replicated State Machines
Raft is a consensus algorithm designed for replicated state machines to ensure fault tolerance and reliable service in distributed systems. It provides leader election, log replication, safety mechanisms, and client interactions for maintaining consistency among servers. The approach simplifies oper
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Understanding Blockchains: Solving Trust Issues in Distributed Systems
Blockchains, as explained by John Kelsey from NIST, are essential for achieving mutual agreement in distributed systems without complete trust among participants. The analogy of chess-by-mail illustrates the need for consensus on the state of the board, similar to how blockchains ensure agreement on
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Proposed New Baseline Cryogenics Layout Consensus at CERN Workshop
The consensus at the CERN workshop led to a proposal for a new baseline cryogenics layout with major components on the surface. The cost balance is deemed neutral and requires further investigation before submission. Various comparisons highlight the advantages and potential cost savings of the prop
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DNA Data Archival: Solving Read Consensus Using OneJoin Algorithm
DNA data storage presents challenges in archiving digital information efficiently due to the nature of biological media. This article delves into the complexities of DNA data storage, emphasizing the importance of robust archival solutions. The OneJoin algorithm offers a scalable and cross-architect
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Raft Consensus Algorithm Overview
Raft is a consensus algorithm designed for fault-tolerant replication of logs in distributed systems. It ensures that multiple servers maintain identical states for fault tolerance in various services like file systems, databases, and key-value stores. Raft employs a leader-based approach where one
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Exploring GASPER and LMD-GHOST in Blockchain Consensus Protocols
Delve into the world of blockchain consensus with GASPER and LMD-GHOST, two innovative approaches combining safety and liveness properties. Learn about GHOST, Casper FFG, and the progress made in achieving probabilistic safety and liveness in distributed systems.
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Road Connectivity Sector Project Seminar on Contract Completion Consensus
Seminar held for Road Connectivity Sector Project in Nepal to achieve consensus on contract completion options and formulating action plans. Current contract status, non-negotiable conditions in value engineering, and seminar structure were discussed.
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Understanding Paxos and Consensus in Distributed Systems
This lecture covers the concept of Paxos and achieving consensus in distributed systems. It discusses the availability of P/B-based RSM, RSM via consensus, the context for today's lecture, and desirable properties of solutions. The analogy of the US Senate passing laws is used to explain the need fo
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Overview of Identification Protocols in CS255 by Dan Boneh
The lecture in CS255 covers various topics related to identification protocols, including signatures from trapdoor functions, certificates, revocation methods, certificate issuance problems, defense mechanisms like certificate transparency (CT), and moving on to protocols. The talk also explores the
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Towards Practical Generic Zero-Knowledge Protocols
Exploring the evolution of zero-knowledge protocols, this presentation by Claudio Orlandi from Aarhus University delves into the concepts of Zero-Knowledge from Garbled Circuits, Privacy-Free Garbled Circuits, and more. The talk discusses efficient methods for proving statements and touches on relat
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Understanding Consensus Algorithms in Paxos
Consensus algorithms play a vital role in distributed systems like Paxos. Paxos is a protocol that aims to achieve consensus among a majority of participants. It defines roles for nodes like proposers, acceptors, and learners, each serving a specific purpose in reaching agreement on a single value.
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Wireless Sensor Networks: Medium Access Protocols Overview
This collection of images presents key concepts in wireless sensor networks, focusing on medium access protocols, the ISO/OSI reference model, types of conflict resolution, contention-free protocols, Bitmap protocol, ALOHA algorithm, and its analysis and efficiency. Various protocols and algorithms
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Byzantine Faults and Consensus on Unknown Torus
The discussion revolves around achieving consensus in the presence of dense Byzantine faults on an unknown torus. Various challenges and impossibility theorems are explored, highlighting the complexities of reaching an agreement in such fault-prone environments. The content delves into the limitatio
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Green Protocols for Greener Arbitrations
The Green Protocols introduced by AtLAS aim to guide the arbitration community in committing to environmentally sustainable practices. These protocols suggest ways to reduce carbon emissions, energy consumption, waste generation, and unnecessary travel by utilizing electronic communication, video co
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Understanding Ethernet and Multiple Access Protocols in Computer Networks
Exploring the fundamentals of Ethernet and multiple access protocols in computer networks, this content discusses the two primary categories of multiple access protocols - contention access and controlled access. It delves into topics such as CSMA/CD, LANs, performance of multiple access schemes, ad
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An Introduction to Consensus with Raft: Overview and Importance
This document provides an insightful introduction to consensus with the Raft algorithm, explaining its key concepts, including distributed system availability versus consistency, the importance of eliminating single points of failure, the need for consensus in building consistent storage systems, an
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The Raft Consensus Algorithm: Simplifying Distributed Consensus
Consensus in distributed systems involves getting multiple servers to agree on a state. The Raft Consensus Algorithm, designed by Diego Ongaro and John Ousterhout from Stanford University, aims to make achieving consensus easier compared to other algorithms like Paxos. Raft utilizes a leader-based a
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Understanding the Raft Consensus Protocol
The Raft Consensus Protocol, introduced by Prof. Smruti R. Sarangi, offers a more understandable and easier-to-implement alternative to Paxos for reaching agreement in distributed systems. Key concepts include replicated state machine model, leader election, and safety properties ensuring data consi
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Enhancing Distributed Consensus: Combining PBFT and Raft for Improved Security
Addressing challenges in distributed systems, this study proposes a novel approach by combining PBFT and Raft consensus mechanisms to enhance scalability and fault tolerance. The research highlights the importance of secure data storage and identifies new attack mechanisms in today's digital landsca
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Comparison of Economic Reform Sequencing in China
Andrew K. Rose from NUS Business School compares China's economic reform sequencing with the Washington Consensus. The optimal reform sequencing includes stabilization before reform, real before financial reform, and domestic before international reform. China's approach aligns oddly with the Washin
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Nordic LCA/PEF Consensus Seminar and Report 2016: Insights and Progress
Nordic Environmental Footprint Group (NEF) is a key Nordic authority cooperation group under the Nordic Council of Ministers dedicated to discussing and exchanging viewpoints on EU Commission testing and uses of Product and Organizational Environmental Footprint. Through workshops and seminars, NEF
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Hybrid Consensus: Incorporating BFT into Longest-Chain Protocols
Today's lecture discussed the integration of BFT into longest-chain protocols, introducing new hybrid consensus models and finality gadgets. By combining HotStuff with PoW, the system aims to achieve fast transaction confirmation while maintaining decentralization and fairness in the committee elect
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Scalable Identity and Key Management for Publish-Subscribe Protocols
This research by Prashant Anantharaman from Dartmouth College focuses on scalable identity and key management for publish-subscribe protocols in Energy Delivery Systems. It discusses the architecture, goals, assumptions, and implementation results in the context of PKI vs. Macaroons protocols. The w
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Comprehensive Examination Questions on Data Management Systems and Security Protocols
This content covers a range of topics related to data management systems, including two-phase locking and two-phase commit protocols, Bayou system with vector clocks and causality, digital signatures and certificates in protocols, and authentication protocols. Questions include scenarios and concept
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Perspectives on Democratic Institutions: Majoritarian vs. Consensus Vision
Democratic institutions have consequential impacts on political representation, economic policy, ethnic conflict, and democratic survival. Two distinct visions, majoritarian and consensus, shape the distribution of power in governance. The majoritarian vision concentrates power in the hands of the m
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Update on NHS LFS Screening Protocol by Dr. Helen Hanson at St. George's University Hospital
Screening recommendations for individuals with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS) with a predisposition to multiple cancers are being updated following a UK Consensus Meeting in July 2018. The consensus group recommends specific tumour screening protocols for various age groups, including abdominal ultrasou
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Improved Merlin-Arthur Protocols for Fine-Grained Complexity Problems
The text discusses Merlin-Arthur proof systems and protocols for central problems in fine-grained complexity, particularly focusing on the time complexity, completeness, and soundness of these protocols. It also touches on recent interest in these protocols and presents new results in areas such as
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Quantum Distributed Proofs for Replicated Data
This research explores Quantum Distributed Computing protocols for tasks like leader election, Byzantine agreement, and more. It introduces Quantum dMA protocols for verifying equality of replicated data on a network without shared randomness. The study discusses the need for efficient protocols wit
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