Paxos

Paxos is a protocol that helps a group of computers agree on a single decision even if some fail or messages are delayed. Imagine a team collaborating on a project: Paxos ensures all members ultimately agree on the same plan, despite communication issues or unreliable team members. It achieves consensus through a process of proposing, accepting, and confirming decisions in a way that guarantees consistency and reliability, making it fundamental for ensuring data accuracy and coordination in distributed systems.