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In a decentralized protocol, beacon-based proofs ensure each agent uniquely participates, preventing Sybil attacks. By requiring agents to engage in a costly river crossing test, hollow identities face prohibitive economic costs. This mechanism sustains Byzantine Fault Tolerance, as any misbehavior is mathematically negated by the adversary's severe utility loss and capital lockup.