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Re: Satoshi didn't solve the Byzantine generals problem
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Come-from-Beyond
on 08/02/2016, 23:12:09 UTC
Thus if you claim it is not solvable, then you have either found an error in their proof, or you have redefined the problem in your own way. I suspect the latter.

As with all such systems, fault tolerance is achieved up to a specified number of faults, and no farther.

If messages of the generals can't be faked then even 99 of 100 traitors is not a problem. I think he didn't redefine the problem, more likely he just forgot to provide some details.

EDIT:

From that paper:
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With unforgeable written messages, the problem is solvable for any number of generals and possible traitors.