Blockchain vs Decentralization

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Blockchain
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Blockchain is a digital ledger technology that records transactions in connected blocks, creating a permanent, transparent, and tamper-proof record distributed across multiple computers.

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Decentralization
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Decentralization is the distribution of control and decision-making across many participants rather than concentrating authority in a single entity, institution, or location.

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