Stale Block

Stale Block

Valid block becoming obsolete when a competing block extends the chain first.

Related terms

SHA-256

Cryptographic hash function used by Bitcoin and related chains.

Sharding

Scaling technique dividing blockchain into parallel shards for higher throughput.

Sidechain Miners

Miners operating on secondary chains linked to a main blockchain.

Soft Fork

Backward-compatible blockchain upgrade tightening or adding rules.

Stablecoins

Cryptocurrencies pegged to stable assets (e.g., USD) to minimize volatility.

Stranded Gas

Remote natural gas that would be flared; repurposed for off-grid Bitcoin mining.

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