I think the idea is to use Avalanche to improve Block propagation rates. Also a double spend protection. A preconsensus algorithm independant of the PoW algorithim. If they decide to persue it.

It is an interesting consensus mechanism. Not sure if it better to pair it with the PoW algorithm, or to be it's own thing.

The BEST way to explain what Avalanche is and how it can work for BCH as well as AVA is using an animated doodle. Would someone please make one?

If Avalanche can be applied to BCH, that would be awesome. However, I have to be honest I have yet to understand how this is a secure method. Probably I'm still missing some bits and pieces.

Just saw Emir's explanation on Avalance, and stumbled on some lines that tickled my brain. https://memo.cash/post/9c963b2776011388de97ffee4a3d4c0cc1543c3c3288dcc51d8505359f7b85c8

Must read: https://medium.com/@chrispacia/avalanche-pre-consensus-making-zeroconf-secure-ddedec254339

Just when I thought they are not going to do it https://twitter.com/ChrisPacia/status/1093722089234853889

Avalanche really is a great idea. https://youtu.be/F1HZSKdR7eA

Avalanche preconsensus does have some good potential. Can't wait to see how well it works.

Anybody knows if avalanche will make it into BCH?

Interesting! https://twitter.com/ChrisPacia/status/1084981098499751936

I'm not sure why so many people are assuming they will jump straight into PoS with Avalanche, they've said they eventually intend to base selection on PoW contribution for over 100 prior blocks

Avalanche seems like a great idea the more I hear about it. Helos scaling, and protection against double spends.

Amaury explains it better and simpler:"Basically, it is like Ripple" RIP

Yes.

PoS pre-consensus, really? is this still bitcoin?...

Using Avalanche for Pre-Consensus on Nakamoto Consensus Protocols - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW4UW8fR_Y8&feature=youtu.be

0-confirmations accepted on exchanges is not new. XVC had that on Poloniex about 2 years back.

This is a reminder why we need pre-consensus: https://www.reddit.com/r/btc/comments/a46uso/making_doublespending_0conf_with_bitcoin_sv/?st=jpfz8yys&sh=dba1a29d

"Avalanche does not affect consensus because it is pre-consensus" ??

No, Avalanche doesn't affect consensus, because is pre-consensus. It improves 0-conf safety, which is needed for adoption. Forfeits are great, but only useful for big purchases.

What is Avalanche?

Technically Avalanche is good but I'm little skeptical since it can introduce some new economic tendencies.

Discussion of Avalanche.