
Valid block becoming obsolete when a competing block extends the chain first.
Cryptographic hash function used by Bitcoin and related chains.
Scaling technique dividing blockchain into parallel shards for higher throughput.
Miners operating on secondary chains linked to a main blockchain.
Backward-compatible blockchain upgrade tightening or adding rules.
Cryptocurrencies pegged to stable assets (e.g., USD) to minimize volatility.
Remote natural gas that would be flared; repurposed for off-grid Bitcoin mining.