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Distributed Network

A network in which the data and applications are dependent on multiple sources, as opposed to one location.What Is a Distributed Network?In a distributed network, data, computing tasks, and applications are spread across several (often many)…

Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)

A database that is shared by multiple participants, in multiple places. The basis for blockchains.What Is Distributed Ledger Technology?Distributed ledgers are replicated and synchronized amongst participants in a decentralized network. The…

Distributed Ledger

Distributed ledgers are ledgers in which data is stored across a network of decentralized nodes. A distributed ledger does not necessarily involve a cryptocurrency and may be permissioned andWhat Is a Distributed Ledger?Distributed ledgers are…

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attack

An attempt by a bad actor to disrupt the operation of an application, server or network by flooding it with traffic.What Is a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attack?DDoS attacks are among the most common forms of cyberattack. They often…

Distributed Consensus

Collective agreement reached among nodes in a network.What Is Distributed Consensus?Distributed consensus is necessary for the functioning of a network or machine in a decentralized manner. Consensus is easy to agree between, say, two parties…