The network performs extensive verification of itself, more so than the BitCoin algorithms, to ensure that all participants are honest nodes and for additional security overall.
My primary interest is in understanding how this is achieved, which is why I'm eager to get my hands on the code...
I could start firing a whole slew of questions at you about how this process works, but then most of them would be a large waste of time if I haven't first looked at the code and detailed how this process works.