A blockchain is a distributed system that achieves security through cryptography and consensus, without relying on trust. It’s a breathtaking innovation. If one technology trend could prove to be even ...

While it’s common to use the Java Transaction API and the XA protocol for distributed transactions in Spring, you do have other options. The optimum implementation depends on the types of resources ...

Blockchain Explained: The Foundation of Bitcoin’s Decentralized and Secure Transaction Network. Whether it’s a new era of technological innovation or just the latest hype that will eventually die out, ...

A distributed ledger is a database that serves the purpose of recording various transactions. Similar to the way e-transactions and digital banking apps have transformed the way consumers spend money, ...

On 20 February the Eurosystem announced the decision of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) to expand its initiative to settle transactions recorded on distributed ledger ...

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