Updates on Bitcoin Consensus Algorithm HIBT

Updates on Bitcoin Consensus Algorithm HIBT

Introduction As of early 2024, the cryptocurrency landscape has seen staggering losses of over $4.1 billion due to hacks and vulnerabilities in decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. This alarming trend highlights the need for a robust consensus algorithm in Bitcoin’s evolution. This article unpacks the latest updates on Bitcoin’s consensus algorithm, HIBT (Hybrid Incentive Byzantine Tolerance),…