Term

Trustless

A property where participants don’t need to trust each other or a central party; correctness is enforced by the protocol.

Type:
blockchain
security
1
definition

In a trustless system, rules are enforced cryptographically and economically rather than by relying on trusted intermediaries. Users can verify state independently and retain control of assets through keys.

Example 1.1

"Swapping on a DEX is trustless because funds are moved by smart contracts according to code, not a company’s promises."

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