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what are the main features of a gossip protocol?
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the main features of a gossip protocol are that it relies on members of the network to forward and spread messages of a particular topic to other members of the network without requiring any centralized control or coordination. the messages are transmitted asynchronously, randomly and frequently throughout the network, using a "gossip" algorithm. it is an efficient way of disseminating information over large networks with very little overhead.
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