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Hash Rate

The total computational power securing a proof-of-work blockchain.

Definition

The total computational power securing a proof-of-work blockchain. Higher hash rate means more security because attacks become more expensive. Bitcoin's hash rate is measured in exahashes per second (EH/s).

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Using computational power to validate transactions and create new blocks on proof-of-work blockchains.

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The Ethereum standard for account abstraction without changing the core protocol.

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The way Ethereum and many other chains track balances.

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