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ISD’s Glossary provides clear definitions of key terms related to extremism, hate, information operations and tech accountability. This page is continually reviewed to ensure accuracy.

Blockchain   

Blockchain technology, which was developed especially for alternative currencies, stands out from other technologies due to its unique data structure, that – due to the transparency it offers and its decentralised design, in which data is stored at lots of different locations and regularly compared – is regarded as particularly tamper proof. Blockchain technology enables (pseudo-)anonymous transactions and communication – a feature that also makes the technology attractive for criminals and extremists.