Second-Layer Solutions
By CoinGecko | Updated on Mar 03, 2020
A set of solutions built on top of a public blockchain to extend its scalability and efficiency, especially for micro-transactions or actions. Examples include: Plasma, TrueBit, Lightning Network, and more.
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Permissioned Blockchain
It is a private blockchain where the nodes must be previously authorized by a central entity.
Trading Volume
The amount of the cryptocurrency that has been traded in the last 24 hours.
Circulating Supply
An approximation of the number of coins or tokens that are currently not locked and available for public transactions.
Delegated Proof-of-Stake (dPOS)
A consensus mechanism where selected members of a network are voted as delegates to validate transactions and produce blocks on a blockchain.
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