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Stateless Verification

Definition

Stateless verification refers to a method where the correctness of a transaction or block can be confirmed without needing access to the entire historical state of the blockchain. Instead, the verification process relies only on the transaction data itself and a compact cryptographic proof of the relevant state. This approach significantly reduces the computational and storage requirements for network participants, allowing for more efficient node operation. It is a key technique for improving blockchain scalability and accessibility.