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What is a common problem associated with a centralized system?
What is a common problem associated with a centralized system?
- Single point of failure (correct)
- Decentralization of power
- Increased data security
- Enhanced efficiency
In a centralized system like the banking system, who provides the official sequence of transactions and account balances?
In a centralized system like the banking system, who provides the official sequence of transactions and account balances?
- Government
- Bank (correct)
- Private companies
- Customers
What is one advantage of a client-server network model in computing?
What is one advantage of a client-server network model in computing?
- Reduced data security
- Increased decentralization
- Efficiency in data access (correct)
- Higher concentration of power
Which term describes the concept that a centralized authority can easily manipulate the current state by changing the past state?
Which term describes the concept that a centralized authority can easily manipulate the current state by changing the past state?
What characteristic of a centralized system makes it vulnerable to complete system failure?
What characteristic of a centralized system makes it vulnerable to complete system failure?
What is the role of the success node in the blockchain network described?
What is the role of the success node in the blockchain network described?
How do nodes in the blockchain network express acceptance of a new block?
How do nodes in the blockchain network express acceptance of a new block?
What can an adversary achieve by executing a double-spending attack in the blockchain network?
What can an adversary achieve by executing a double-spending attack in the blockchain network?
How does the blockchain network decrease the probability of double-spending with more confirmations?
How does the blockchain network decrease the probability of double-spending with more confirmations?
What is the main method of protecting against invalid transactions in the blockchain network described?
What is the main method of protecting against invalid transactions in the blockchain network described?
What enables Bob and Alice to agree on the state of the system in a distributed manner?
What enables Bob and Alice to agree on the state of the system in a distributed manner?
In the context of blockchain, what does a block consist of?
In the context of blockchain, what does a block consist of?
What would be the consequence of having a single trusted entity controlling the state of a blockchain system?
What would be the consequence of having a single trusted entity controlling the state of a blockchain system?
How is past data protected in a blockchain once new records are added?
How is past data protected in a blockchain once new records are added?
What is the primary goal of using blockchain in transactions between Alice and Bob?
What is the primary goal of using blockchain in transactions between Alice and Bob?
What is the main purpose of a cryptographic Hash-function in ensuring the integrity of data?
What is the main purpose of a cryptographic Hash-function in ensuring the integrity of data?
In the context of Bitcoins, what is the significance of distributed consensus?
In the context of Bitcoins, what is the significance of distributed consensus?
What is a key technical challenge faced by decentralized e-cash like Bitcoin?
What is a key technical challenge faced by decentralized e-cash like Bitcoin?
What are the two key properties of a distributed consensus protocol in a blockchain network?
What are the two key properties of a distributed consensus protocol in a blockchain network?
How does a cryptographic Hash-function contribute to maintaining the integrity of data in a blockchain system?
How does a cryptographic Hash-function contribute to maintaining the integrity of data in a blockchain system?
What are some key requirements for online cash, according to the text?
What are some key requirements for online cash, according to the text?
What is the significance of bootstrapping an online cash system that satisfies specific requirements?
What is the significance of bootstrapping an online cash system that satisfies specific requirements?
What is the main difference between Bitcoin and traditional banking systems in terms of control?
What is the main difference between Bitcoin and traditional banking systems in terms of control?
What is one advantage of using Bitcoin over traditional banking systems in terms of fees?
What is one advantage of using Bitcoin over traditional banking systems in terms of fees?
How do Bitcoin transactions differ in terms of security compared to traditional banking systems?
How do Bitcoin transactions differ in terms of security compared to traditional banking systems?
What is the role of distributed consensus in the context of blockchain networks?
What is the role of distributed consensus in the context of blockchain networks?
Explain the concept of a decentralized database in the context of blockchain technology.
Explain the concept of a decentralized database in the context of blockchain technology.
Describe how a blockchain network maintains the chronological order of transactions.
Describe how a blockchain network maintains the chronological order of transactions.
What is the significance of a blockchain public ledger in a P2P network?
What is the significance of a blockchain public ledger in a P2P network?
Explain how the blockchain network decreases the probability of double-spending.
Explain how the blockchain network decreases the probability of double-spending.
What is the main advantage of a decentralized e-cash system like Bitcoin?
What is the main advantage of a decentralized e-cash system like Bitcoin?
How do nodes in a blockchain network express acceptance of a new block?
How do nodes in a blockchain network express acceptance of a new block?
Explain the significance of recording transactions in a new block in the blockchain every X minutes.
Explain the significance of recording transactions in a new block in the blockchain every X minutes.
How does blockchain technology contribute to ensuring the integrity of patient data in healthcare applications?
How does blockchain technology contribute to ensuring the integrity of patient data in healthcare applications?
Explain how blockchain facilitates decentralized energy transfer and distribution in the energy sector.
Explain how blockchain facilitates decentralized energy transfer and distribution in the energy sector.
Describe the role of blockchain in providing transparency in supply chain management.
Describe the role of blockchain in providing transparency in supply chain management.
Explain how blockchain technology can be utilized in government applications.
Explain how blockchain technology can be utilized in government applications.
How do cryptocurrencies relate to the concept of blockchain technology?
How do cryptocurrencies relate to the concept of blockchain technology?
What are the three properties that a cryptographic Hash-function satisfies?
What are the three properties that a cryptographic Hash-function satisfies?
In the context of Bitcoin, what is the main focus of the chapter?
In the context of Bitcoin, what is the main focus of the chapter?
What is the key technical challenge faced by decentralized e-cash like Bitcoin?
What is the key technical challenge faced by decentralized e-cash like Bitcoin?
Define distributed consensus in the context of blockchain technology.
Define distributed consensus in the context of blockchain technology.
What are the two properties that a distributed consensus protocol must have?
What are the two properties that a distributed consensus protocol must have?
What is the significance of distributed consensus in the context of Bitcoins?
What is the significance of distributed consensus in the context of Bitcoins?
What was the reward for mining the first block of bitcoins ever in 2009?
What was the reward for mining the first block of bitcoins ever in 2009?
Which individual made the first documented real-world transaction using Bitcoin in 2010?
Which individual made the first documented real-world transaction using Bitcoin in 2010?
What was the name of the leading Bitcoin exchange based in Tokyo, Japan, in December 2013?
What was the name of the leading Bitcoin exchange based in Tokyo, Japan, in December 2013?
What concept in digital technologies do centralized and decentralized paradigms represent?
What concept in digital technologies do centralized and decentralized paradigms represent?
In the context of Bitcoin, what was the significance of the 2008 white paper released by Satoshi Nakamoto?
In the context of Bitcoin, what was the significance of the 2008 white paper released by Satoshi Nakamoto?
Which digital currency, released in 1998, served as a precursor to Bitcoin?
Which digital currency, released in 1998, served as a precursor to Bitcoin?
