In the Proof of Stake system, the creator of the next block in a blockchain is chosen via various combinations of random selection and wealth or age of the individual’s stake in the currency
NEM, short for New Economy Movement, is a blockchain platform that aims to redefine the way financial systems operate
Mining refers to the process of verifying and validating transactions on a blockchain network. In the case of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, mining involves solving complex mathematical problems using powerful computers
The distributed ledger, also known as a decentralized ledger, is the underlying technology that powers cryptocurrencies
Double spending refers to the act of spending the same unit of a cryptocurrency more than once. In traditional financial systems, this issue is mitigated by central authorities such as banks, which ensure that the same funds cannot be spent twice
The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) is a runtime environment that executes smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain
Encryption is the process of encoding information in a way that only authorized parties can access and understand it
A digital signature is a cryptographic technique that provides verification and authentication of digital messages or documents. It serves as a digital counterpart to a handwritten signature or a seal on a physical document.
Ether is the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain platform. It was created to serve as a digital currency within the Ethereum network, enabling users to engage in various transactions and interactions within the ecosystem
Ethereum was introduced in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin and is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables the creation and execution of smart contracts
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