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Distributed Ledger Integrity

Definition

Distributed ledger integrity denotes the assurance that the data recorded on a distributed ledger is accurate, complete, and has not been tampered with. This characteristic is fundamental to the trustworthiness of systems like blockchains, ensuring that all participants have a consistent and immutable record of transactions. Maintaining this integrity relies on consensus mechanisms and cryptographic principles that validate every addition to the ledger.