Cryptionary

Tag: blockchain

December 10, 2022

Hard fork

A hard fork is a fundamental change to a cryptocurrency’s protocol that makes previously invalid blocks and transactions valid, or vice versa.

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December 9, 2022

Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS)

Delegated proof of stake (DPoS) is a consensus mechanism used by some blockchain networks to achieve distributed consensus.

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December 9, 2022

Cardano

Cardano is a decentralized blockchain platform that aims to provide a more secure and scalable environment for the development and execution of smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps).

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December 9, 2022

Cryptojacking

Malicious mining, also known as “cryptojacking,” is a growing problem in the world of cryptocurrencies. It refers to the practice of using someone else’s computer or device to mine cryptocurrency without their knowledge or permission.

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December 9, 2022

Distributed ledger

A distributed ledger is a type of database that is spread across multiple sites, institutions, or geographies.

blockchain, Development

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December 9, 2022

Riot Blockchain

Riot Blockchain is a company that specializes in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency mining.

blockchain, Market, mining

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December 9, 2022

Blockchain explorer

A blockchain explorer is a tool that allows users to search and view transactions on a blockchain.

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December 8, 2022

Genesis block

A genesis block is the first block of a blockchain.

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December 8, 2022

DAO

A DAO, or Decentralized Autonomous Organization, is a type of organization that is run using smart contracts on a blockchain.

blockchain, DAOs, Smart Contracts

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December 3, 2022

Staking pool

A staking pool is a group of individuals who come together to pool their resources in order to have a better chance at earning rewards from staking a cryptocurrency.

blockchain, Cryptocurrency, DeFi, Tokenomics, tokens

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