Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)
A system where a database is shared and updated by many people in different locations, forming the foundation for blockchains.
More terms under D
- Distributed ConsensusDistributed consensus is when all the computers in a network agree on the same information or transaction to ensure everyone is on the same page.
- Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) AttackA Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attack is when someone tries to make a website or online service stop working by overwhelming it with too much traffic.
- Distributed LedgerDistributed ledgers are records of information that are shared and maintained across many computers in a network. They don’t always involve cryptocurrencies…
- 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.
- Distributed Validator Technology (DVT)Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) is a system that helps secure staking validators by sharing the management of their keys and tasks among several…
- Distribution PhaseThe distribution phase is when the price of a cryptocurrency stops rising and moves sideways after a long period of increases. During this time, traders are…
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