Explore a groundbreaking paper on consensus protocols presented at Asiacrypt 2017 by Rafael Pass and Elaine Shi. Delve into the innovative "Sleepy Model of Consensus" and its implications for distributed systems and blockchain technology. Gain insights into this novel approach that addresses challenges in achieving consensus among participants with varying levels of availability or "sleepiness." Discover how this model contributes to the field of cryptography and its potential applications in real-world scenarios.