What exactly is multi-zone consensus anyway? Let's break it down.

At its core, consensus is the mechanism that allows validators to agree on which block comes next in the blockchain. It's the foundation of how the network stays synchronized.

Some projects, like Fogo, take a different approach called multi-zone consensus. Here's how it works: instead of having all validators operate independently, they're organized into geographic "zones." Validators within each zone are positioned close to one another physically, which keeps network latency extremely low.

This geographical clustering has a real benefit—faster communication between validators means quicker block finalization and smoother network performance overall. It's a clever way to balance decentralization with efficiency.