Distributed Ledger
Distributed ledgers are records of information that are shared and maintained across many computers in a network. They don’t always involve cryptocurrencies and can be set up to allow only certain users to access the data.
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- Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)A system where a database is shared and updated by many people in different locations, forming the foundation for blockchains.
- Distributed NetworkA distributed network is a system where data and applications are stored and managed across many different locations instead of being kept in one single place.
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