Hashgraph
By CoinGecko | Updated on Aug 13, 2021
Hashgraph is a distributed ledger system that has been compared to the blockchain idea as a continuation or successor. The hashgraph technology is presently patented, and Hedera Hashgraph is the only approved ledger. HBAR is the Hedera Hashgraph system's native coin.
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