What is Connect?
Connect is a digital app for you to securely store, share, send, and receive digital rewards. Connect Blockchain is not an investment of any kind. Any person may participate in the Connect Blockchain with a personal computer, software and digital apps.
Smart Node vs Node
A Node is a fraction of a Smart Node and is an easy way to get started earning rewards. A Node is a limited Smart Node license. A Smart Node is a full license that allows you to earn maximum rewards. You can run up to 100 Nodes on 1 VPS or device.
What is Blockchain?
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Blockchain is disruptive technology that secures and distributes data across open networks. A blockchain is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography. Each block contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block, a timestamp and transaction data.
Decentralized vs Centralized
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Decentralized is the transfer of control of an activity or organization to several authorities rather than one single one. This also means less censorship & Redundancy. Centralized is controlled by a single authority or managed in one place. In a centralized system, there are more chances that information can be censored and has a single point of failure if a system goes down.
What is a Smart Contract?
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A smart contract is a self-executing contract with the terms of the agreement between buyer and seller being directly written into lines of code across a distributed, decentralized blockchain network.
Connect Academy
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Connect Academy is a curated learning academy where users can explore blockchain technology and better understand its cultural impact. Unlock premium access to the learning center, including original content and training found nowhere else. Your Connect membership helps you better understand blockchain and the powerful ways it is changing our world. Through video, messaging, and interactive apps, your ticket to a first-class education in blockchain is ready. Get the basics and learn about blockchain. It’s a crash course, what you need to know, why it matters and what you should do to capture immediate value.
