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TON, also known as The Open Network (previously Telegram Open Network), is a decentralized layer-1 blockchain. TON was originally developed by Nikolai Durov who is also known for his role in creating the messaging platform, Telegram .
Chainlink's decentralized oracle network is an open-source technology infrastructure that allows any blockchain to securely connect to off-chain data and computation resources. The network nodes fetch, validate, and deliver data from multiple sources onto blockchains to execute smart contracts.
XDC Network is an layer 1 EVM compatible, environmental friendly, near zero transaction cost with high speed settlement blockchain platform. Algorand Jun 10, 2019
The Lightning Network is made up of bidirectional payment channels between two nodes which combined create smart contracts. If at any time either party drops the channel, the channel will close and be settled on the blockchain. [14] The on-chain transactions required to open and close lightning channels limit the scaleability of the lightning ...
Stellar, or Stellar Lumens (XLM) is a cryptocurrency protocol which allows transactions between any pair of currencies.. The Stellar protocol is supported by the nonprofit Stellar Development Foundation (though this organization does not have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status) [2] [3] which was founded in 2014.
The XRP Ledger peer-to-peer overlay network is characterized by a small-world network topology, featuring a tightly clustered structure and short paths between nodes. [12] Information systems expert Mary Lacity notes that this platform "uses much less electricity than Bitcoin—about as much electricity as it costs to run an email server".
An advantage to an open, permissionless, or public, blockchain network is that guarding against bad actors is not required and no access control is needed. [30] This means that applications can be added to the network without the approval or trust of others, using the blockchain as a transport layer .
Speedy deletion nomination of Pi network-- Discouraging to see so many deleted articles with no signs of any being backed up or moved to incubator areas. The redirect which is currently filling the void is linking to a section with very little actual text or explanation. Is there any way to recover the deleted Pi network text now that it is gone?