After completing this unit, you’ll be able to:
- Understand how traditional ledgers work.
- Identify what makes distributed ledgers different.
- Define blockchain and what makes it work.
Note: This module was produced in collaboration with IBM, who owns, supports, and maintains the IBM products, services, and features described here.
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