Distributed Consensus Algorithms with Byzantine Fault Tolerance via Quantum Entanglement

Jincheng Zhang

Published Sep 3, 2026• 0 citations

Abstract

This paper proposes a novel distributed consensus algorithm utilizing quantum entanglement to achieve Byzantine fault tolerance. Traditional consensus algorithms struggle to guarantee correctness in the face of malicious actors (Byzantine faults) where nodes can arbitrarily deviate from the honest majority. This work introduces a protocol that leverages the unique properties of quantum entanglement to establish correlated states between nodes, enabling the detection and mitigation of these malicious behaviors without relying on trusted third parties or computationally intensive verification processes. The core claim is that quantum entanglement provides a provably secure and efficient mechanism for distributed consensus, offering superior resilience compared to classical approaches. The algorithm is formally described, and key mathematical components, including state transformations and probability calculations, are presented. The theoretical analysis demonstrates the algorithm's ability to converge to a correct consensus state even when a significant fraction of nodes are faulty. The use of entanglement fundamentally alters the Byzantine fault tolerance landscape, offering a pathway towards more robust and secure distributed systems.

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22267475

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