Cryptocurrency Q&A Why is it called a ledger?

Why is it called a ledger?

Fri Jan 10 2025 | 6 answers 1041
I'm curious about the origin of the name 'ledger'. Why is this particular term used to describe such a record-keeping tool? What's the historical or functional reason behind its naming? Why is it called a ledger?

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Sun Jan 12 2025
Interestingly, this term also has connections to other European languages.

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Sun Jan 12 2025
In Dutch, for instance, the words "liegen" or "legen" share a similar meaning.

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Sun Jan 12 2025
The origin of the term "ledger" can be traced back to English dialect forms.

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Sun Jan 12 2025
German also uses "liegen" or "legen" with the same connotation.

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Sun Jan 12 2025
In terms of its application, the word "ledger" has been adapted from the Dutch substantive "legger".

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