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What are consensus algorithms in distributed systems, and how do they ensure fault tolerance?

Consensus algorithms like Paxos, Raft, and BFT ensure nodes agree on a value despite failures. They use replication, retries, and acknowledgments to handle network delays and maintain state consistency.

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