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Decentralized State Transition

Definition

Decentralized State Transition refers to the process by which the global state of a blockchain or distributed ledger is updated without reliance on a central authority. This update occurs through a consensus mechanism where multiple independent nodes collectively verify and agree upon the validity of new transactions and their impact on the ledger. Each valid transaction moves the system from one agreed-upon state to the next. This ensures data integrity and censorship resistance across the network.