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What Is Blockchain? | IBM

Blockchain is a shared, immutable digital ledger, enabling the recording of transactions and the tracking of assets within a business network and providing a single source of truth.

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2026年3月17日

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computer-science-advanced · blockchain-cryptography

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九年级（高一）–十二年级（高四）

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Blockchain

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Understanding Blockchain Technology

  • Core Definition: A shared, immutable, decentralized digital ledger that provides a single source of truth for transactions and asset tracking across a business network.
  • Key Mechanisms:
    • Decentralization: Data is stored across multiple computers (nodes), eliminating the need for central intermediaries like banks.
    • Immutability: Once a transaction is recorded and validated via consensus, it cannot be deleted or altered. Errors require a new, visible reversal transaction.
    • Consensus: Network members must agree on data accuracy; common algorithms include Proof of Work (PoW) and Proof of Stake (PoS).
    • Cryptography: Uses public and private keys to secure transactions and verify ownership.
    • Linking: Transactions are grouped into blocks, which are cryptographically hashed and chained together in chronological order.
  • Smart Contracts: Self-executing digital contracts that automatically trigger actions when predefined conditions are met, reducing manual intervention and increasing efficiency.
  • Historical Milestones:
    • 2008: Bitcoin introduced by Satoshi Nakamoto as a peer-to-peer digital currency.
    • 2015: Ethereum launched, introducing smart contracts and expanding use cases beyond simple currency.
  • Business Benefits:
    • Enhanced security, transparency, and trust.
    • Improved traceability and auditability.
    • Reduced costs and increased efficiency by eliminating record reconciliation.
  • Market Growth: Forecasted to grow by nearly $1 trillion by 2032, with a CAGR of 56.1% since 2021.
  • Major Platforms & Frameworks:
    • Hyperledger Fabric: A modular, open-source framework (Linux Foundation) often used for enterprise solutions like the IBM Blockchain Platform.
    • Ethereum: A platform for decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts.
    • Corda: A distributed ledger platform focused on privacy and permissioned business transactions.
  • Primary Industries: Finance, supply chain management, healthcare, real estate, and voting systems.
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