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Distributed Network
Crypto GlossaryA 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)
Crypto GlossaryA 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
Crypto GlossaryDistributed 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
Crypto GlossaryAn 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
Crypto GlossaryCollective 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…