Introduction In the evolving landscape of digital finance and decentralized systems, distributed ledger technology (DLT) has emerged as a transformative force. Often confused with blockchain, DLT encompasses a broader category of technologies that enable secure, transparent, and decentralized record-keeping. This article explores the concept of a digital ledger, compares blockchain vs distributed ledger, and highlights key differences, use cases, and examples.
What Is a Distributed Ledger? A distributed ledger is a decentralized database that is shared across multiple nodes or participants in a network.