TS EN ISO 22739

TS EN ISO 22739 is a vocabulary standard for blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, providing the foundational terms and definitions used in this field. In practical terms, it helps authors, engineers, auditors, and technical teams use the same language when discussing ledger structures, transaction handling, consensus, and related concepts.

Why the terminology matters

Blockchain is commonly understood as a data structure where records are grouped into blocks and linked in sequence, while distributed ledger technology is the broader family of systems that maintain shared records across multiple nodes. A vocabulary standard is important because these terms are often used loosely in industry. Clear definitions help distinguish between architecture, implementation choices, and application domains without turning the document into a design specification.

What this standard contributes

As a terminology document, this standard supports consistent communication in areas such as information technology, security, and financial applications. It is useful wherever blockchain-based systems are described, compared, or documented, especially when precision is needed around concepts like validation, immutability, and distributed recordkeeping. This listing refers to the TS EN ISO 22739 edition derived from EN ISO 22739:2022 and later withdrawn, so the subject here is the shared vocabulary of blockchain and DLT rather than a prescriptive technical method.

• Defines the basic terminology for blockchain and distributed ledger technologies.
• Supports consistent use of technical language across organizations and disciplines.
• Helps separate the broader DLT family from blockchain-specific concepts.
• Relevant to IT, security, and banking-related technology contexts.