blockchain

noun

block·chain ˈbläk-ˌchān

: a digital database containing information (such as records of financial transactions) that can be simultaneously used and shared within a large decentralized, publicly accessible network

also : the technology used to create such a database

The technology at the heart of bitcoin and other virtual currencies, blockchain is an open, distributed ledger that can record transactions between two parties efficiently and in a verifiable and permanent way. —

Marco Iansiti and Karim R. Lakhani

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Carving a niche for itself in the crypto world, BNB Chain will continue to evolve with more advanced technologies and features, not merely as a crypto platform but as a revolutionary project in blockchain technology. —

Jon Stojan, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday. —

Sebastian Widmann, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Asian progress is why Fortune is publishing Fintech Innovators Asia, our inaugural list of the leading companies across five segments: blockchain and crypto; digital banking; payments; wealthtech; and insurtech. —

Jeff John Roberts, Fortune Asia, 6 Nov. 2024 Each account was funded by deposits from the same U.S. crypto exchange called Kraken, according to Arkham, a firm that analyzes blockchain and crypto activity. —

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