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According to the dictionary [1], a blockchain is "a digital database containing information (such as records of financial transactions) that can be simultaneous
by waterheater 3y ago
According to the dictionary [1], a blockchain is "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"
The distinction here might be with a decentralized network.
[1] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blockchain https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blockchain
- ipaddr 3y agoMerriam is incorrect
- pests 3y agoEvery word in that definition seems to fit, no?
- tidenly 3y ago"decentralized" isnt necessary to a block chain. However when people say "block chain" in everyday use, they're usually talking about that type. It's a case where the everyday use of a word is different to the actual technical meaning.
- pests 3y ago> It's a case where the everyday use of a word is different to the actual technical meaning. Which can change. There also is centralized proof-of-work blockchains. Clouds were offering them awhile back and IBM had some offering.