Bitcoin's Blockchain Hack: Achieving Instant Consistency

You know how Bitcoin transactions take forever to confirm? That’s because Bitcoin uses something called eventual consistency. It’s like waiting for everyone at a large dinner table to agree that the soup is delicious before you can enjoy it. But what if there was a way to make Bitcoin transactions happen instantly? That’s where a new system called PeerCensus comes in. It’s like a strict schoolteacher in a peer-to-peer network, making sure everyone agrees on who said what and when. This system builds on the Bitcoin blockchain but adds a special touch: strong consistency.Strong consistency means that once a transaction is confirmed, it stays confirmed. No more waiting for everyone to agree! PeerCensus manages peer identities and acts as a certification authority, making sure everything runs smoothly. So, what about Discoin? It’s like a supercharged version of Bitcoin. With Discoin, transactions happen in real-time because it decouples block creation from transaction confirmation. Once it's done, it's done! Research shows that PeerCensus is in a secure state most of the time. It’s like having a really reliable friend who always shows up on time. So, maybe one day, we won’t have to wait for that soup to be officially delicious. We can just enjoy it!