DIN SPEC 16597:2018 – Terminology for blockchains; Text in English 1 Scope This terminology provides general blockchain terms. Being industry and usage independent, it considers a variety of existing blockchain specifications. The target groups are: — developers of other standards, — regulators, — blockchain companies, — developers of blockchain solutions in general, — private and public sector, — researchers. Legal considerations do not fall within the scope of this document. 2 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 2.1 IT terms 2.1.1 decentralized system system in which control is distributed among the...