Diagram of a CPU pipeline with speculative execution paths.

Why Speculative Execution Needs Branch Prediction to Succeed

A deep dive into how branch prediction enables effective speculative execution, boosting performance while introducing new security challenges.

May 19, 2026 · 7 min · 1424 words · martinuke0
Illustration of multiple CPU cores with shared cache lines.

How the MESI Protocol Resolves Stale Cache States

A deep dive into the MESI protocol, showing how it prevents stale cache states through precise state transitions and real‑world examples.

May 18, 2026 · 8 min · 1606 words · martinuke0
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