Chris “Woody” Woodruff • 2/27/2026

Fencing Tokens and Generation Clock in .NET: Stop Zombie Leaders From Writing

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This technical article details the use of fencing tokens and generation clocks in .NET distributed systems. It explains how these patterns prevent 'zombie leaders' from writing data after losing their lease, a critical safety mechanism that complements leader election for high-availability and correct system behavior.

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