Glossary

Glossary

Term Book Chapter Definition
Blockchain Technology Angel Investing: Strategies and Best Practices Chapter 10: Future Trends in Angel Investing A technology used in angel investing for improving transparency and security in transactions.
Blockchain Technology Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Exam Chapter 19: Industry Trends and Developments A type of distributed ledger technology that can facilitate secure, transparent transactions and contracts. In financial planning, it can be used in areas such as estate planning and asset management.
Blockchain Technology Corporate Finance Chapter 17: Technological Innovations in Finance A decentralized, immutable ledger that records transactions securely and transparently.
Blockchain Technology Ethereum Chapter 2: Ethereum vs Bitcoin A decentralized ledger that records all transactions across a network of computers. Used by both Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Blockchain Technology Ethereum Chapter 7: Decentralized Applications (dApps) A technology used by dApps to store data. This ensures that records are public and can be verified.
Blockchain Technology Fintech Chapter 14: Fintech in Different Countries A type of data structure that's used to create a digital transaction ledger which, instead of resting with a single provider, is shared among a distributed network of computers.
Blockchain Technology Fintech Chapter 6: Regulatory Technologies (RegTech) Blockchain technology is a type of distributed ledger for maintaining a permanent and tamper-proof record of transactional data. In the context of RegTech, it can contribute significantly to risk management due to its transparency and immutability which c
Blockchain Technology International Finance Chapter 21: Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain The underlying technology for cryptocurrencies. It is an immutable ledger that ensures transaction transparency and reduces fraud, with applications extending beyond digital currencies.