Blockchain Dictionary 📘

A comprehensive guide to key blockchain terminology.

Core Concepts

• Blockchain
  A decentralized, distributed ledger technology that records transactions across multiple computers.

  [Learn more about blockchain basics](/en/technology/blockchain/intro)

• Cryptocurrency
  Digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security.

  Example: Bitcoin, Ethereum

• Smart Contract
  Self-executing contracts with terms directly written into code.

  [Explore smart contract applications](/en/technology/blockchain/smart-contracts)

Related Technologies

• Decentralized Applications (dApps)
  Apps that operate without a central authority.
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
  System for creating, managing, and using digital certificates.
• Consensus Algorithm
  Mechanism to agree on the validity of transactions in a network.

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