Explore the forefront of decentralized reliability in this meetup spotlighting the Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) consensus within Hyperledger Fabric. Essential for true decentralization and fault tolerance, BFT takes center stage as the latest pinnacle in Hyperledger Fabric’s evolution.

Under the guidance of [Yacov Manevich](https://research.ibm.com/people/yacov-manevich–1), the architect behind this feature, this meetup unveils the seamless integration of the SmartBFT consensus library into Hyperledger Fabric.

From adept developers to intrigued enthusiasts, this meetup unfurls a deep understanding of BFT’s indispensable role in distributed ledgers. Discover not only why BFT consensus is needed for decentralized ledgers, but also how it operates. Lastly, understand the new requirements in deploying and operating a Fabric network with a BFT ordering service.