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Blockchain

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A blockchain is just another way to store data, exactly like a database. Blockchains record transactions, which are asset transfers between parties. The blockchains we hear about are decentralized, which means no single entity controls them, and they are the technology underlying popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether.

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What's a Blockchain?

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