James Bachini

Blockchain Trilemma

  • CAP Theorem & The Blockchain Trilemma

    CAP Theorem & The Blockchain Trilemma

    CAP Theorem states that a distributed system can deliver only two of three desired characteristics: Consistency, Availability, and Partition tolerance. In this article I’ll explore what CAP theorem is and how it relates to blockchain technology. What is CAP Theorem CAP theorem, was introduced by Eric Brewer in 1998 and proven as a theorem in…