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CockroachDB is a distributed SQL database built on Raft consensus. It automatically replicates data across multiple data centers/regions, provides ACID transactions, and remains available even if nodes fail. Unlike traditional Postgres (single region, failover complex), CockroachDB handles replication and failover transparently. Key features: