A way of partitioning data into subsets that takes its inspiration from traditional databases, the idea is that each node will only have to store a small chunk of the total network. (coindesk.com)
The mijin blockchains can replace traditional databases used in creating point systems, payment services, online games, airline mile programs, logistics, insurance and financial systems. (smnweekly.com)
Unlike traditional databases, the blockchainis a distributed ledger with information replicated across a number of sources. (blockonecap.com)