Abstract
As a distributed ledger technology, blockchain has found widespread use in a variety of industries, including finance, the Internet of Things (IoT), healthcare, and manufacturing. This technology addresses the trust issue by converting a low-trust centralized ledger into a highly trusted distributed ledger maintained by various entities. Consensus algorithms are one of the fundamental building blocks of the blockchain, controlling how nodes cooperate and synchronize data to perform secure and reliable activities in a decentralized setting. This paper examines the extant mainstream consensus algorithms, introduces six representative consensus algorithms, analyses their benefits and drawbacks, and discusses the application scenarios and suitability of each consensus algorithm in various blockchain platforms.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
