| Type | Distributed ledger technology |
| Purpose | Secure communication and timestamping |
| Regulation | Regulated to ensure decentralization and global trust |
| Developed by | Industry and governments |
| Key features | Decentralized and distributed • Unalterable and secure • Reliable timestamping • Universal ledger |
| World origin | An alternate version of Earth |
| Industries impacted | Finance • Transportation • Health care • Government |
| Catalyst for development | Massive cyberattack on global financial infrastructure |
