# Consensus Consensus is the process of getting a bunch of computers to reach a consensus. By following a series of instructions known as a consensus protocol, computers can come to a consensus. POA, a trustworthy consensus process that is scalable, reliable, and decentralized, is used by Fieres. It offers a quick throughput and minimal latency. It uses little energy and doesn't need specialized computer hardware. It functions effectively in difficult conditions and is resistant to "51% attacks." Consensus systems (networks of computers) can cooperate and maintain security thanks to consensus methods, often known as consensus protocols or consensus algorithms. Consensus algorithms and protocols are frequently used interchangeably. Algorithms and protocols, however, differ from one another. A protocol is a set of guidelines outlined in a standard that controls how a system and all of its component elements work in unity. Algorithms are like detailed instructions on how to perform calculations or solve problems. The establishment of consensus among database nodes, application servers, and other enterprise infrastructure has been accomplished for many years using these approaches. New consensus techniques have been developed in past years to enable crypto-economic systems, such Fieres Blockchain, to concur on the network's state. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.fieres.io/consensus-and-validating/consensus.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.