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A hash is the result of a mathematical function that turns any data into a string of characters of a fixed length. Hashing underpins the security of the blockchain and protects transactions against tampering.

Hashrate is the speed at which equipment performs hashing operations during mining. The metric reflects the computing power of an individual device or of the entire network and directly affects its security.

Colored Coins are a technology that allows you to «mark» small amounts of bitcoin so that they represent other assets: shares, ownership rights, or digital tokens on top of the Bitcoin blockchain.

A token is a digital unit of account that exists in a distributed ledger on top of someone else's blockchain. Unlike a cryptocurrency, a token has no network of its own and can represent a wide variety of rights and assets.