What is Chain Reorganisation (Reorg)?

Chain Reorganisation (Reorg)

Crypto

Chain Reorganisation (Reorg): A reorg happens when nodes switch to a longer competing chain, undoing recently confirmed transactions and the reason merchants wait for several confirmations.

Related terms

Beacon Chain
CCIP (Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol)
Incognito Chain
Longest Chain Rule
OCR (Off-Chain Reporting)
On-Chain Governance
Pirate Chain
Supply Chain Tampering

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