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Start this threadBlockchain
A shared ledger whose blocks are linked by cryptographic hashes.
Bitcoin
A peer-to-peer monetary network whose native asset is bitcoin, usually written as BTC.
Wallet
Software or hardware that manages blockchain accounts and helps authorize transactions.
Private key
Secret key material used to create signatures or perform other private-key operations in a public-key system.
Transaction
An authorized request to change a blockchain’s state, such as moving assets or calling a contract.
Consensus
Agreement about which valid blockchain history and state the network accepts.
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