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Two More Algorithms for Randomized Signature-Free Asynchronous Binary Byzantine Consensus with $t < n/3$ and $O(n^2)$ Messages and $O(1)$ Round Expected Termination

This work describes two randomized, asynchronous, round based, Binary Byzantine faulty tolerant consensus algorithms based on the algorithms of [25] and [26]. Like the algorithms of [25] and [26] they do not use signatures, use $O(n^2)$ messages per round (where each message is composed of a round number and a constant number of bits), tolerate up to one third failures, and have expected termination in constant number of rounds. The first, like [26], uses a weak common coin (i.e. one that can return different values at different processes with a constant probability) to ensure termination. The algorithm consists of $5$ to $7$ message broadcasts per round. An optimization is described that reduces this to $4$ to $5$ broadcasts per round for rounds following the first round. Comparatively, [26] consists of $8$ to $12$ message broadcasts per round. The second algorithm, like [25], uses a perfect common coin (i.e. one that returns the same value at all non-faulty processes) for both termination and correctness. Unlike [25], it does not require a fair scheduler to ensure termination. Furthermore, the algorithm consists of $2$ to $3$ message broadcasts for the first round and $1$ to $2$ broadcasts for the following rounds, while [29] consists of $2$ to $3$ broadcasts per round.