Description: Layered Agreement is a consensus mechanism that operates at multiple levels to facilitate decision-making in distributed systems. This approach allows different layers of the system to communicate and reach consensus efficiently, minimizing the need for all nodes to participate in every decision. Instead of a single consensus process that encompasses the entire network, Layered Agreement divides the process into stages, where each layer can have its own consensus method tailored to its specific needs. This not only improves the scalability of the system but also allows for greater flexibility in implementing different consensus algorithms at each layer. For example, one layer might use a faster and less resource-intensive consensus algorithm, while another layer might opt for a more robust and secure method. This approach is particularly relevant in the context of distributed systems and decentralized networks, where efficiency and security are crucial. By allowing layers to operate semi-independently, Layered Agreement can help reduce latency and increase transaction speed while maintaining the integrity and security of the system as a whole.
