network split
[/ˈnɛtwɜrk splɪt/]
nounpl: network splits
divisão de rede
1. A temporary or permanent division of a computer network into isolated segments that cannot communicate with each other
The network split caused two separate groups of servers to operate independently.
A divisão de rede fez com que dois grupos separados de servidores operassem de forma independente.
2. In blockchain technology, a divergence where a network splits into two separate chains due to protocol disagreement or software incompatibility
The Bitcoin network split resulted in the creation of Bitcoin Cash as a separate cryptocurrency.
A divisão da rede Bitcoin resultou na criação do Bitcoin Cash como uma criptomoeda separada.
3. A situation in distributed systems where communication between network segments is interrupted, creating a partition
During the network split, the two data centers could not synchronize their databases.
Durante a divisão de rede, os dois centros de dados não conseguiam sincronizar seus bancos de dados.
The term 'network split' is primarily used in technical and blockchain communities in both Brazil and the USA. It gained significant cultural prominence after the Bitcoin Cash fork in 2017, making it particularly relevant in cryptocurrency discussions across Brazilian tech communities and fintech sectors.
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