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Foundational Technology

Definition

Foundational technology describes the fundamental underlying systems or principles that serve as the bedrock for subsequent technological developments. Within the digital asset sector, this term primarily refers to core innovations such as blockchain, advanced cryptography, and distributed ledger protocols. These essential advancements supply the requisite infrastructure, security mechanisms, and architectural blueprints that enable the existence of cryptocurrencies and decentralized applications. The viability of more complex digital services directly depends on the robustness of these underlying systems.