"on-chain" meaning in English

See on-chain in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From on + (block)chain. Etymology templates: {{af|en|on|blockchain|alt2=(block)chain}} on + (block)chain Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} on-chain (not comparable)
  1. (cryptocurrencies) Occurring, validated, and recorded on a blockchain. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Cryptocurrency
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