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Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) / Blockchain

Shared synchronized ledgers using consensus mechanisms.

Definition

A shared, synchronized ledger technology employing consensus mechanisms to record transactions across nodes; legally recognised for evidentiary purposes and subject to specific record‑keeping and transactional rules under the statute.

Law 4961/2022: Emerging information and communication technologies, strengthening digital governance and other provisions

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