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Merriam is incorrect

• pests 3y ago
  Every 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.