Hedera (HBAR)

  • Official Website: hedera.com
  • Definition: Hedera is a public distributed ledger using a unique consensus algorithm called Hashgraph.
  • Category: Blockchain, Layer 1 chain, Cryptocurrency.
  • What It Is: A high-performance, energy-efficient blockchain for enterprise use cases.
  • Function: Supports decentralized apps, tokenization, and governance.
  • Analogy: Think of Hedera as a high-tech voting system. It’s fast, fair, and secure.
  • Pros: High throughput, low fees, enterprise-grade security.
  • Cons: Centralization concerns, limited decentralization.
  • Controversies: Criticism of governance model, reliance on council members.

This page was last updated on January 28, 2025.