nounmasculinepl: blockchains
cadeia de blocos
1. A distributed ledger technology that records transactions in a series of interconnected blocks, secured through cryptography and maintained across multiple computers without a central authority
Bitcoin uses blockchain technology to record all transactions securely.
Bitcoin usa a tecnologia de cadeia de blocos para registrar todas as transações de forma segura.
2. A permanent, immutable digital record where data is grouped into blocks and linked chronologically
The blockchain ensures that once data is recorded, it cannot be altered retroactively.
A cadeia de blocos garante que, uma vez gravados, os dados não possam ser alterados retroativamente.
In Brazil, 'blockchain' is predominantly used as-is in tech communities and fintech startups, particularly in São Paulo's growing cryptocurrency sector. The formal translation 'cadeia de blocos' is preferred in government, banking, and academic contexts. In Portugal, there is stronger preference for the Portuguese translation. Globally, 'blockchain' remains the standard term even in Portuguese-speaking markets due to the technology's international origin and rapid adoption in the crypto economy.
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