Why it matters
It underpins cryptocurrencies and is tested for payments, supply tracking and record keeping.
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More Finance terms
Bond
A loan made by an investor to a government or company, which pays interest and returns the money on a set date.
Cryptocurrency
A digital currency secured by cryptography and recorded on a blockchain, without a central bank issuing it.
Initial public offering
The first sale of a private company's shares to the public, after which the shares trade on a stock exchange.
Exchange-traded fund
An investment fund that holds a basket of assets, such as the shares in an index, and trades on a stock exchange like a single share.
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