What is the role of Merkle hashing in securing digital currency transactions?

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• Dillon MathewsJun 08, 2022 · 3 years ago
  At BYDFi, we understand the importance of Merkle hashing in securing digital currency transactions. It is a fundamental aspect of blockchain security. Merkle hashing allows for efficient verification of data integrity within the blockchain network. Each transaction is hashed and combined with other transactions to form a unique hash for each block. This ensures that any tampering or alteration of the transactions can be easily detected. By using Merkle trees, the entire blockchain can be efficiently verified by checking only the root hash. This helps in maintaining the overall security and trustworthiness of digital currency transactions.
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