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Ethereum: Is it true to say 51% of nodes should validate a transaction?
CRYPTOCURRENCY
The debate: 51% of nodes are required to validate Ethereum transactions?
Ethereum, like most cryptocurrencies, decentralized and open source blockchain technology. At the same time, the question is that at least 51% of the nodes must prove transactions before adding new ones to the network has triggered a dispute between fans and experts alike.
The debate revolves around the concept of «majority validation», which means that the installation of a transaction must be incorporated into the blockchain, and at least half of the nodes on the network must be understood. This is often called «51% rule». Theoretically, if more than 50% of the nodes enforce transactions, the network has reached an unstable state and may experience problems with scalability and security.
Why is the 51% rule?
The 51% rule was first recommended by Vitalik Buterin, one of the founders of Ethereum, in his early blog post. He claimed that the network should be able to preserve its integrity and prevent spaming or malicious behavior from jeopardizing its value. According to Buterin, if at least half of all nodes have validated the transactions before adding them to the blockchain, it ensures that:
- Validity of the transaction is reliable : As 51% of the nodes validate transactions, the network would be highly confident in the legitimacy of these transactions.
- Maintaining security : The majority validation rate would prevent malicious actors from spaming or manipulating the network by creating false transactions and then accepting them without proper control.
Challenges with the 51% rule
However, the 51% rule has many disadvantages:
- Non -efficiency : The process of enforcing the transaction is the same for all nodes that can be time consuming and energy intensive.
- Security Risks
: A single endangered node can potentially disrupt the entire network by flooding with false transactions that can lead to loss of faith in the blockchain.
- Scalability Restrictions : Valids transactions by more than 50% of nodes, the network scalability may suffer due to increased transaction control time and higher energy consumption.
Ethereum current status
From March 2023, Ethereum is the nodes of approx. 75% of the validation. This is still below the required 51%majority. Although this is not a completely secure network, without significant changes or updates, some experts argue that the current state is sufficient to maintain the integrity of the blockchain.
Conclusion
The debate around the 51% rule provoked important debates on network security and decentralization. However, as Ethereum develops and expands its network, it is essential to consider the benefits of the disadvantages. The majority validation rate currently in force may be sufficient to maintain blockchain integrity, but experts warn that significant repairs are needed to ensure long -term stability of the network.
Finally, the 51% rule serves as a useful guideline rather than an absolute requirement. As the Ethereum ecosystem further develops and mature, monitoring the performance of the network and adapting the validation processes needed to maintain the integrity of the blockchain is crucial.
