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Recent Examples of trustless Bitcoin’s Layer Zero Bitcoin ushered in a novel system to communicate monetary value and information in a trustless way without relying on intermediaries, and protecting and propagating the existence of this tool largely falls on its social layer. Abubakar Nur Khalil, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 But make no mistake about it: the self-custody of private keys are the foundation of Bitcoin’s trustless model. Korok Ray, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 The goal is to reach Stage 2, where proof systems become fully trustless and security councils intervene only for provable bugs. Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 The automation of governance and transactions is seen as a way to reduce costs, eliminate intermediaries, and ensure a transparent, trustless system. Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024 Smart contracts enable automated, trustless transactions without intermediaries. Wesley Crook, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024 These streams all require the power of blockchain for payments and immutable and trustless proof. Maria Paula Fernandez, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 These applications, running on blockchain networks, utilize smart contracts to automate financial processes in a permissionless and trustless manner. Anthony Georgiades, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024 While a company like Intel is unlikely to abuse that, Eyal admits its would be a hard sell for purists who value the decentralized and trustless nature of most cryptocurrencies. IEEE Spectrum, 8 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trustless
Adjective
  • Be skeptical of unsolicited contact: Remember that the IRS will never contact you via phone, email, text or social media to demand immediate payment or request personal information.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Sophisticated buyers may naturally be more skeptical.
    Ryan Hutchins, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The effective gag order has left nonprofit leaders, local governments and tribes stunned and unsure about how to move forward in spending the EPA grants they were awarded.
    MaryAlice Parks, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Starvation could have been a cause of death but officials are still unsure, Phipps said, noting that dogs do not get sick from hantavirus.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Customers are also encouraged to report any suspicious messages to our 24/7 customer service team or by clicking on ‘report an issue’ which is included in the chat function.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • After all, Burt’s intentions have been suspicious all season.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The ripple effect from this trade should impact two areas: The uncertain QB situation and George Pickens.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Despite an uncertain future, the theater’s team is determined to continue their art and their wartime volunteering.
    Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Holiday and Porzingis had been listed as doubtful after sitting out the previous two games.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Both Jaquez and Wiggins were listed as doubtful before they were formally ruled out.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025

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“Trustless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trustless. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.

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