Choosing a CRDT for a distributed system is similar to selecting a film for a movie marathon or deciding your next travel destination. Each choice comes with its own set of benefits and trade-offs.

Let's explore three main trade-offs you need to consider as you navigate the world of CRDTs:

1. Performance vs Consistency: Much like balancing between an action-packed blockbuster and a thought-provoking art film, CRDTs often need to balance between performance and consistency. Operation-based CRDTs (CmRDTs) typically offer better performance at the cost of eventual consistency. State-based CRDTs (CvRDTs), on the other hand, provide stronger consistency but can be more resource-intensive.

2. Complexity: The design and maintenance of CRDTs can be a complex task, much akin to organizing a multi-destination travel itinerary. Some CRDTs, like the 2P-Set, come with more complexity due to their design to handle more challenging scenarios.

3. Storage Requirements: Similar to the budget constraints when planning a luxury vacation, storage can be a limiting factor with CRDTs. The need to store all operations or states can lead to high storage overhead, especially in CvRDTs.

As with all engineering decisions, the choice of a CRDT boils down to the specific requirements and constraints of your distributed system. Just like choosing between a Swiss nature holiday or a cultural exploration of Rome, the correct choice heavily depends on the preferences and constraints at hand.

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if __name__ == '__main__':

    # The choice of CRDT boils down to your specific use-case

    # Here we simply exemplify the use of a G-counter, a common choice for a CvRDT

    G_counter = {}

    # Perform operations on the G-counter

    for i in range(1, 101):

        if i % 3 == 0 and i % 5 == 0:

            G_counter[i] = 'CvRDT'

        elif i % 3 == 0:

            G_counter[i] = 'CmRDT'

        elif i % 5 == 0:

            G_counter[i] = '2P-Set'

        else:

            G_counter[i] = 'G-Set'

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    # Print G-counter

    print(G_counter)