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PREUVE AUTORITE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-04-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Currency and Foreign Exchange
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- proof-of-authority
1, record 1, English, proof%2Dof%2Dauthority
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PoA 1, record 1, English, PoA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... an algorithm used with blockchains that delivers comparatively fast transactions through a consensus mechanism based on identity as a stake. 1, record 1, English, - proof%2Dof%2Dauthority
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In PoA-based networks, transactions and blocks are validated by approved accounts, known as validators. Validators run software allowing them to put transactions in blocks. The process is automated and does not require validators to be constantly monitoring their computers. It, however, does require maintaining the computer (the authority node) uncompromised. 1, record 1, English, - proof%2Dof%2Dauthority
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Politique monétaire et marché des changes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- preuve d'autorité
1, record 1, French, preuve%20d%27autorit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] algorithme de consensus basé sur la réputation qui introduit une solution pratique et efficace pour les réseaux [...] 2, record 1, French, - preuve%20d%27autorit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La preuve d'autorité ne requiert aucune avance de capital, puisque l'identité des valideurs, authentifiée et publique, représente un gage de confiance et de transparence. 3, record 1, French, - preuve%20d%27autorit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-10-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- proof of authority
1, record 2, English, proof%20of%20authority
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- preuve d'autorité
1, record 2, French, preuve%20d%27autorit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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