Distributed Ledger Technology (Dictionary Entry)

Contexts

Block Chain, Computer Science, IAM

Term

Distributed Ledger Technology

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Definitions

A novel and fast-evolving approach to recording and sharing data across multiple data stores (or ledgers). This technology allows for transactions and data to be recorded, shared, and synchronized across a distributed network of different network participants.

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Distributed Ledger Technology: refers to a novel and fast-evolving approach to recording and sharing data across multiple data stores (or ledgers). This technology allows for transactions and data to be recorded, shared, and synchronized across a distributed network of different network participants.

(World Bank Group and GPFI, 2018, p. vii)


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