From a6579855c76387f41d8a0607614d60324a372810 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dan Randow Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:09:26 +1300 Subject: [PATCH] Update web3-and-polkadot.md Making the first sentence a complete sentence. In the second sentence, improving the link to the previous one, and improving the grammar. --- docs/general/web3-and-polkadot.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/general/web3-and-polkadot.md b/docs/general/web3-and-polkadot.md index f3cd54bfb490..3586e1ab8bd0 100644 --- a/docs/general/web3-and-polkadot.md +++ b/docs/general/web3-and-polkadot.md @@ -79,10 +79,10 @@ distributed state machines where increments of data are stored within blocks tha other using hash functions. For example, the hash of block `N + 1` contains data of that block together with the hash of the previous block `N`. This creates the situation where if you modify the content of block `N` you will change the hash of block `N + 1`, `N + 2`, etc. essentially breaking -the chain. Although it can be possible to add an invalid block (a block with invalid transactions) -or censor certain transactions, if the blockchain network is not sufficiently decentralized. In -decentralized proof-of-stake blockchains like Polkadot such attacks are financially expensive, and -attempting to do it can get you [slashed](../learn/learn-offenses.md). +the chain. If a blockchain network is not sufficiently decentralized, it can be possible to add an +invalid block (a block with invalid transactions) or to censor certain transactions. In decentralized +proof-of-stake blockchains like Polkadot however, such attacks are financially expensive and +attempting them can get you [slashed](../learn/learn-offenses.md). So, with blockchain as a means of storing data and transactions permanently without an option to modify them, we can ensure what we cryptographically sign with our digital identity is set in stone