Thank you very much for your feedback! This is a work-in-progress draft, and while I'm not exactly where I want to be yet, your insights are really helpful. Her

Thank you very much for your feedback! This is a work-in-progress draft, and while I'm not exactly where I want to be yet, your insights are really helpful. Here's my first takeaway: I'll make sure to include a stronger technical background. Although it's a whitepaper (not a full research paper), I agree that it should be approachable from different critical perspectives. Regarding your comments: I see the need to distinguish more clearly between BFT in pre-blockchain systems like PBFT/Paxos and more modern PoW/PoS consensus systems. I'll refine that distinction. I do have a specific catch in mind regarding the "governed list of signers" that I'd love your thoughts on when I include it. It might align more with the type of well-governed, high-throughput systems you're describing, but I understand your concern about using the blockchain label, which can carry negative connotations. As for the "Introduction for crypto skeptics," I'd really appreciate hearing more from your perspective on how to make that section more convincing. What do you think would help, if possible, alleviate those concerns? On the topic of updating protocols: I was trying to highlight the challenges of moving from specification to implementation in multiparty contexts (based on experience with government agencies), the idea is independent from blockchains. Lastly, this is a side project for me, so progress might be gradual, but I would truly value your input again as it evolves. Would you be open to reviewing updates from time to time?