Distributed Ledger Technology [DLT] - International Association for Human Resources Information Management

The broader term for technologies like blockchain and HolochainTM that enable decentralized and distributed ledgers.

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Glossary: Blockchain
An encrypted digital record of transactions. The name comes from its structure, in which individual records, called blocks, are linked together in single list (or chain) using cryptography. Information held on a blockchain exists as a shared and continually reconciled database. Each block is protected with a timestamp and transaction date and link to the previous block.A decentralized and distributed ledger technology that securely records and verifies transactions across multiple computers or nodes, providing transparency, immutability, and trust.
Glossary: Corda
A distributed ledger technology platform designed for building enterprise-grade applications and networks, offering privacy, scalability, and interoperability.
Glossary: Hashgraph
A distributed ledger technology that uses a directed acyclic graph (DAG) data structure and consensus algorithm to achieve high throughput, fairness, and security.