Key aspects of the new phenomenon in the IT industry of the current decade, which has been rapidly developing around the world - the blockchain technology are highlighted. Conceptual principles underlying the new technology are analyzed. The value of blockchain as a new type of formation and storage of databases is disclosed. Various examples of using a distributed registry of data that have already found their practical implementation are given, emphasis has been placed on further possible uses of the blockchain in the foreseeable future.
blockchain, distributed data registry, bitcoin, virtual currency, cryptographic methods, mining, digital transaction, electronic payment, open source code, databases
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