Cryptocurrency Q&A Where is the full Ethereum state held?

Where is the full Ethereum state held?

Sara Sara Sat Feb 08 2025 | 6 answers 1107
I'm trying to understand where the complete Ethereum state is stored. I know Ethereum is a decentralized platform, but I'm curious about the specific location or mechanism where all the data pertaining to the Ethereum state is kept. Where is the full Ethereum state held?

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Giulia Giulia Mon Feb 10 2025
This structure comprises of four distinct modified merkle patricia tries (MMPTs).

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Giulia Giulia Mon Feb 10 2025
Each of these tries serves a specific purpose in the Ethereum blockchain.

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Filippo Filippo Mon Feb 10 2025
The transaction trie stores information about all transactions that have occurred.

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Daniela Daniela Mon Feb 10 2025
Ethereum's state is maintained using a sophisticated data structure.

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Elena Elena Mon Feb 10 2025
The receipt trie holds details about the receipts generated from these transactions.

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