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Efficient Updates

Definition

Efficient updates describe the capability of a system or data structure to modify its state with minimal computational cost and latency. This property is particularly important in distributed ledgers and cryptographic systems where changes must be propagated and verified across a network. Achieving efficient updates ensures that operations like adding new transactions, revoking credentials, or modifying parameters do not overburden the system’s resources. It is a key metric for the performance and practicality of blockchain technology.