Consensus protocols expect certain patterns in validator behavior. But if autonomous agents launch coordinated bursts, those assumptions get shaky. The network might see flash floods of proposals or votes.
With humans, big events are rare and usually predictable. AI agents could rapidly form and dissolve coalitions, creating unpredictable surges. That could push liveness and finality guarantees to their limits.
What if consensus needs to adapt in real time to these algorithmic flash mobs? Maybe protocols start to prioritize adaptability over pure throughput. I see a lot of open questions around resilience in that scenario.
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