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Computational Resource Allocation

Definition

Computational Resource Allocation denotes the assignment of processing capability, data storage, and network capacity to particular operations within a digital framework. In blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, this entails directing computing efforts, typically by miners or validators, to safeguard the network, execute transactions, and uphold data consistency. It stands as a foundational element of network functioning, affecting transaction velocity, security, and overall system efficacy. The approaches for this assignment differ considerably across various consensus protocols.