Trustless
A property where users rely on verifiable protocol rules instead of trusting a central operator or counterparty.
A trustless system reduces the need to trust people or institutions by making rules enforceable through cryptography, consensus, and open verification. Users can check state and authorize actions with their own keys.
Trustless does not mean risk-free. Users may still trust wallet software, bridge operators, oracle feeds, contract code, hardware, or social recovery processes depending on the system.
Related terms
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Consensus
→The process by which blockchain participants agree on valid transactions, blocks, and ledger history.
Full Node
→A full node independently validates blocks and transactions, enforcing a blockchain's consensus rules without trusting a third party.
Non-custodial Wallet
→A wallet where you control the private keys, without relying on a third party to hold your funds.
All terms and definitions may update as the Cryptionary improves.
