What Is Hedera? Hedera Hashgraph and HBAR Explained

This piece explains Hedera Hashgraph and HBAR, detailing how Hedera uses the hashgraph consensus, gossip-about-gossip, and proof-of-stake to achieve high throughput, deterministic finality, and fair transaction ordering. It covers what differentiates Hedera from traditional blockchains, governance structure, open-source status, and core services like Hedera Consensus Service and Token Service. Key takeaways include DAG-based consensus, two-thirds stake requirements, and the role of HBAR in staking and fees.