# The Problem of Distributed Consensus: A Survey

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2106.13591 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2106.13591/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 24 Jun 2021.

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [Neural Cellular Automata for Decentralized Sensing using a Soft Inductive Sensor Array for Distributed Manipulator Systems](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2502.01242/) (2025)

## Abstract (arXiv)

A survey is given of approaches to the problem of distributed consensus, focusing particularly on methods based on cellular automata and related systems. A variety of new results are given, as well as a history of the field and an extensive bibliography. Distributed consensus is of current relevance in a new generation of blockchain-related systems.